Forests & woodlands · South East England
Ringwood Forest
In or near Ashley Heath.
Ringwood Forest — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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
- Kingsmere — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/1301346189 (ODbL)
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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.