Woodend

Visitor information

Enjoy the tranquility of Woodend, one of natures wonderful woods

Popular with locals and visitors alike, Woodend is one of the few remaining fragments that make up the ancient Forest of Bere.

The shaded paths provide an excellent spot for walking and exploring or you can relax within the trees and listen to the sounds of nature. From ponds and streams with great crested newts and butterflies, there are a variety of habitats to enjoy.

Recoup at the nearby West Walk for a light refreshment and a host of facilities.

At a glance

Walking and cycling trails
Picnic area - please take your litter home
Do not light fires or BBQs

Things to do

With a large but wooded parking area from which to start from, family cycling from Woodend is an excellent way to explore the adjoining woodland and the quieter end of West Walk...

Woodend provides some fantastic places to ride your horse. 

Equestrians can enjoy riding off bridleway on permissive routes throughout West Walk, Hundred Acres and Woodend without...

With a picnic table and bench, and plenty of grass on which to spread a picnic blanket, Woodend is a lovely spot in which to enjoy a peaceful picnic under the trees, and easily...

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes. 

Starting your walk from Woodend allows you to explore, with no signposted...

Nearby forests

Spring in the forest

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Upperford Copse, a remaining fragment of the ancient Forest of Bere, at any time of the year. In Spring the area is carpeted with wild flowers...

woodland trail in picturesque setting

With walking trails, outdoor play and picnic spots, West Walk is the ideal family day out. At 350 hectares, it is the largest remaining fragment of the ancient Forest of Bere. 

Set...

Mixed woodland on a sunny day

A mosaic of woodland with historic interest walks, come and explore Creech Wood. Located west of Waterlooville within the stunning South Downs landscape, Creech Wood is home to ...

Children running on muddy forest path in wellies

Whiteley Pastures is home to a variety of rare wildlife including a rich insect population. The woodlands are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest that we work to...

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