Location Info
Ringwood Forest lies on the Dorset–Hampshire border and consists of mixed conifer plantations, heathland edges and long straight forestry tracks. The forest forms part of a wider network of managed woodland blocks.
Terrain is gently undulating, transitioning toward the New Forest lowlands. Surfaces include gravel forestry roads, compacted earth and sandy sections depending on location.
Course Description
Mostly well-drained Forestry gravel. Some good running grass tracks will be used, if weather allows.
Directions
From The North & East
Take the A31 through Ringwood and in the direction of St. Leonards. Turn right towards Verwood on the B3081.
From The South West
Take the A31 towards Ringwood and turn left towards Verwood on the B3081. After approximately 0.75 miles taje the right hand fork across the Verwood Road following the signs for Alderholt. Proceed for a further 2.5 miles passing the Blue Haze Canine Hotel on the left hand side. After a further 0.5 miles look for the signs to Somerley Golf Course on your right hand side. Access to the trail will be marked with BSHRA signs from here onwards.
From South, East & West
A31 dual carriageway, just west of Ringwood. Take B3081 to Verwood (very near the Ashley Heath Event turnoff). Continue into Verwood, 100 yards past the Shell Garage turn right at JCs Video into St Stephens Lane. Follow the Signs to the partking area. Road signs will be posted off B3081.
From North
Follow the B3081 to Verwood. On entering Verwood, watch for the speed camera just past the Albion pub, carry on through Verwood, 50 yards past The Indian Palace, turn left opposite JCs Video into St Stephens Lane. Follow the Signs to the partking area. Road signs will be posted off B3081.
ABSA
ABSA aimed to achieve high goals in the popularisation and support of sled dog sports. Their objectives included educating citizens, especially children and youth, about the importance of environmental protection.
They also focused on supporting sled dog sports, engaging in activities related to the protection and care of animals, and advocating publicly for changes in harmful practices regarding the treatment of animals.
