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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Ringwood Forest

In or near Ashley Heath.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Ringwood Forest — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

B3081 in Ashley Heath - geograph.org.uk - 3992532

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Kingsmere · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ringwood Forest is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ringwood Forest is located in South-East England. This extensive area of woodland is known for its diverse ecosystems and recreational opportunities, including walking and cycling trails. It serves as a habitat for various wildlife species.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8659, -1.8467
County
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Parish
Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley
Postcode
BH31 7AS
Parliamentary constituency
New Forest West
Nearest railway station
Kingsmere1.4 km

Sources

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Through the Forest

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Where to eat & stay near Ringwood Forest

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Campsites · South West England

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Caravan parks · South East England

Sunnyside park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South East England

Fish Inn

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Original White Hart

The Original White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Cafés · South East England

Lovitaly

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Inn on the Furlong

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ringwood Forest?
Ringwood Forest is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH31 7AS), in the parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley.
What is Ringwood Forest?
Ringwood Forest — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ringwood Forest?
The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH31 7AS.
Is Ringwood Forest a protected site?
Yes — Ringwood Forest is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ringwood Forest free to visit?
Yes, Ringwood Forest is free to enter.
How do I get to Ringwood Forest?
The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH31 7AS.