Avon Heath Country Park directions
Location
Brocks Pine
St. Leonards
Ringwood
BH24 2DH (NB. this postcode covers a wide area, using it in Sat Nav systems may send you to the wrong place.)
Grid reference: SU 121 029
Size: 230 (Ha)
Habitats: lowland and wet heath, acid grassland and some woodland stands.
Site designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest
Directions
By road
Located on A31 between Ringwood (2 miles west) and Ferndown. Follow the brown tourist signs at the Woolsbridge roundabout (opposite BP garage, Travelodge and Subway) into Brocks Pine at St Leonards. You will see the large green Country Park sign at the entrance.
There is a large car park by the Visitor Centre. Parking charges apply.
By bus
The 38 (Wilts & Dorset) stops at St Leonard's Hotel, which is 10 minutes walk from the Country Park. Head west from the bus stop to the Woolsbridge roundabout and turn right into Brocks Pine - take care when crossing the road to the pavement.
Passengers from Salisbury / Bournemouth directions need to catch service X3 (Wilts & Dorset) to Ringwood and change to service 38.
Passengers can use the X6 to travel from Poole to Ferndown/Ringwood where they would need to change to service 38.
By train
The nearest mainline train station is Bournemouth. You will need to take a bus or taxi to the Country Park once you arrive at the Train Station.
Please always check with the bus and train operator before setting off on your journey.