Wareham Forest Way

Location: Dorset

OS Map: OS Explorer™ OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset

Wareham Forest Way is a waymarked footpath through some of the less well known landscapes in the northern area of the Isle of Purbeck. It is just over 12 miles long and, heading north, follows footpaths and minor roads between Wareham and Sturminster Marshall. From Wareham the path crosses the watermeadows of the River Piddle valley before entering the conifer plantations and heathy areas of Wareham Forest. North of the A35 the path passes through gently rolling countryside with a patchwork of small fields and woodlands.The village of East Morden provides a useful lunch stop, the Cock and Bottle pub being just a short detour from the route. At Sturminster Marshall the path links into the Stour Valley Way, which leads upstream towards Blandford and downstream to Christchurch Harbour.

	Guide Book: [Click for further information or to purchase]
	Wareham Forest Way by Purbeck District Council. This foldout leaflet has a sketch map of the route, brief directions and describes the main places and points of interest along the route. It can be purchased as part of our Isle of Purbeck walking pack, which also includes the Purbeck Way.