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Heath Warren Wood - Woodland plantation

3 ha

📷 Colin Bates · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.33828, -0.90280

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Horse ridingWalking trails

Best for

4 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Horse riding

Horse riding listed as facility

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Wildlife

Conifer plantation — limited but present wildlife

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Finchampstead Ridges Ramble, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.2 km

A waymarked trail across Finchampstead Ridges, with views toward the Hog's Back ridge in Surrey. The route takes in two ponds, a woodland section, with slopes & opportunities to spot wildlife including birds of prey, deer and colourful dragonflies

Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Simons Wood Trail, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.1 km

An area of wet woodlands & lowland heath providing habitat for birds & invertebrates. Explore the views, flora & fauna of the broadleaved & coniferous woods, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Blackwater Valley PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Wokingham WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
California GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
Finchampstead Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 356 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 356 mSurface compactedPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 239 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 239 mSurface dirtIncline upPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 44 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 44 mSurface mudPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 335 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 335 mSurface dirtPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 43 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 43 mSurface dirtPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A clearing in the Woodland

📷 Colin Bates · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A clearing in the Woodland

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Wellington Country ParkUrban park4.2 km→✦Bramshill ParkHistoric site800 m→🌱Oak CommonUrban park3.8 km→🌱California Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→✦WARBROOK HOUSEHistoric site1.4 km→🌱The CommonUrban park3.8 km→

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Nearby reservoirs

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Warren Heath 1

Micheldever

2.1 km→
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Warren Heath 2

Micheldever

2.2 km→

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