in South West England
Things to Do: Family Attractions
Dorset Woodlands - Ringwood & Wareham Forests, Bournemouth to Dorchester, Dorset
The Dorset Forests are a delight to discover.
From the extensive pine woodlands and heathlands in the Wareham and Ringwood areas, to the beautiful beech woodlands of Cranborne Chase, the forests of Dorset are a delight to discover.
The woods form part of the Blackdown Hills, an AONB and with areas of both ancient woodland and commercially managed forest, they provide a rich and varied habitat for all sorts of wildlife.
This area consists of Savernake Forest and its two significant outliers, West Woods and Collingbourne. All are old woods which are predominantly broadleaf and in particular beech.
Cardinham contains over 250 hectares of mixed woodland set within a complex series of impressive steep valleys and narrow ravines. Ideal area for walking, cycling and horse-riding.
