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Alice Holt Woodland Park
 

This ancient forest is famous for its oak trees which once supplied timber for navy ships. Recently Alice Holt oak has been used to build a replica of Shakespeare's Globe threatre in London.
Whether you have come to walk, cycle, picnic, or see the wildlife, there is something at Alice Holt for everyone who loves the countryside.

How to get there:

Alice Holt Woodland Park is part of Alice Holt Forest. Farnham is the nearest town or village.

From the A31 turn off at Farnham onto the A325 going south. Stay on the A325 for appromimately three miles and pass Birdworld, then turn left at Bucks Horn Oak, following signs to the Woodland Park. The nearest station is at Bentley, approximately 3 miles away. From here you can walk through Alice Holt Forest to the Woodland park along public rights of way.Alternatively take the train to Farnham and catch a bus to the Woodland Park.For satnav users, the postcode is GU10 4LS.

OS Grid Reference: SU809417

Start your visit from:

Main entrance
AUTUMN BEECH IN MARK ASH WOOD

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalFishingWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringOther ActivitiesBarbecuePicnicPlay Area
walking

Alice Holt Woodland park is an ideal place for a walk in the woods. You can follow the waymarked trails or walk your own routes. A map of the wood is available at the Visitor Centre.

cycling

There is a popular waymarked family cycle trail through the woodland park. Forestry Adventure offer cycle hire facilities during weekends and school holidays. Based near the visitor centre they have a full range of cycles for all abilities (for more information see the link on the right of this page or phone 01420 520523).

horse riding

There are a number of suitable routes for horse riders within the Woodland Park. A permit is required by all horse riders who wish to ride in the wood. Please contact TROT on 01622 735599 to apply for a permit (for more information see the link on the right of this page).

Contact:

Recreation Officer
01420 520212
e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
You can now pay by mobile phone to park at Alice Holt. The location code for the main forest is 8056 and for the Abbots Wood car park 8057. For information about how to use this service please see the link below under related pages to 'Paying for parking by phone'

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