Wareham Forest

See the video where I take a walk around a section of Wareham Forest. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.

I park my car at the Stroud Bridge Forestry England (free) car park which is located on Bere road (3 miles South East of Bere Regis & 3 miles North West of Wareham).

Postcode: BH20 7PA

Car park: Free Forestry Commission car park at Stroud Bridge

Length of walk: 4 miles

Food/drink stop: Silent Woman Inn - Dog friendly

Wheelchair access? No

My 4 mile circular walk initially takes me Northwards to explore Woolsbarrow Fort – one of the smallest Iron Age Hill forts in Dorset. There are some super 360 degree views to be had at the top of the Fort. (Map at bottom)

I then make my way Southwards along the Wareham Forest Way before turning East to join the Hardy Way. This takes me to my next destination – the Morden Bog Nature Reserve which is one of the largest valley mire habitats in England.

After investigating the remains of Decoy House (partly hidden in woods), and after passing a number of bee hives, I set out to explore the area around Decoy Pond.

Eventually I manage to find the remains of the overnight shelter building that would have been used by the Decoy man many years agop. The decoy pond is now overgrown – it became disused in 1856! There was a “path / track” out to the building & pond but great care needs to be taken not to stray away from it as the area is around there is a bog.

I then start my homeward journey back to my car by heading west, past a new pond, some old boundary stones and the Wareham Forest Tourist park.

I then drive back along Bere road, towards Wareham, and stop of for refreshment at The Silent Woman Inn.