Location

Brocks Pine, St. Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2DA  (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 screening birch and pine areas

• Site designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest

By road

Take the A31 from Ringwood (3 miles). Take the first exit of the roundabout into Birch Road at Saint Ives. You will see the big green Country Park sign at the entrance.

There is a large car park by the visitor centre (some charges may apply)

By bus

The X35 runs from Bournemouth, Southampton and Ringwood on the hour and stops at St Leonard's Hotel, which is 10 minutes walk from the Country Park

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.

Accessibility

Gravel and sandy tracks with slight inclines. One gravel track of ¾ mile, suitable for buggies and some wheelchairs

Please always check with the bus and train operator before setting off on your journey.

• Name: Avon Heath Country Park
  Email: dorsetcountryside@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01425 478082
  Fax: 01425 478470
  Full details for Avon Heath Country Park