Abbotts Wood, Farnham

Visitor information

Abbotts Wood, Farnham

This ancient landscape dates back to around 5000 BC.

As you walk along the meandering paths look out for signs of it's historical past, including Roman potteries.

The woodland is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rare butterflies such as the purple emperor and white admiral, the nationally endangered nightjar, dormice, badgers, rare bats and native roe deer.

At a glance

Please follow our forest code to help you enjoy the forest responsibly.

If you are visiting with your dog, follow our dog code, keep them under close control to help protect local wildlife, and bag and bin your dog’s waste.

Things to do

Walking at Abbotts Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of this historical landscapes.

Abbotts Wood has a range of paths that run through the woodland and there's a shared route called the Shipwrights Way that's for cyclists and horse-riders too.

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Nearby forests

Birch trees in autumn

Bourne Wood, Farnham

Located near Farnham and set above a large heathland clearing, Bourne Wood offers impressive views over the surrounding pine forests.

The sand soil provides a good walking surface, and the many public footpaths give great access to the woodland, where you can take in the beautiful natural scenery. 

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An autumn view of the cafe at Alice Holt Forest

Alice Holt Forest

Make it a day for everyone to remember with a walk at Alice Holt Forest, enjoy fresh woodland air and a warm drink in the cafe. We have lots of different trails and exciting play areas for you to discover, including our unique Gruffalo Sculptures, and other characters from the story - see who you can find in the deep, dark woods!

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Field of bluebells within the forest

Chawton Park Woods

Chawton Park Wood sits just beyond the village of Chawton and within the South Downs National Park. Containing some mighty beach trees, ravishing Norway maples and more recently planted Whitebeam trees, the woods boast a beautiful setting for a peaceful walk along accessible paths. 

These picturesque woods are also the home to a hidden literary secret, for these were the woods in which Jane Austen took her regular strolls.

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Solo mountain biker in a forest

Rogate Woods

The area on Combe Hill has a dedicated bike park, which is open to mountain bikers, please visit this website for more information and to book in advance.

The woodland offers a network of open paths and countryside views that local people can explore on foot. 

We are sorry but you cannot BBQ in our forests at this time. This is to help prevent forest fires.

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