Pamber Forest
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How to get there
Nearest Town: Tadley ½ mile,
Grid Reference: SU 616 608
To get there: from Basingstoke take the A340 to Tadley then at the first roundabout turn right. At a T junction turn right into Pamber Heath, after about 500m turn right into Impstone Road and just as the road veers right park in the gravely area on the left.
Public transport from Basingtoke is via bus, Jazz 2, get off just before you reach Tadley at Skates Lane, at the Tadley and 30mph sign you will find a track leading onto the reserve.
Getting around
On the reserve there is a large network of wide rides and tracks and smaller paths. From the Impstone Road car park follow the public bridleway down to the stream. Just before the bridleway meets the stream a kissing gate on your right leads into the reserve. A self guided trail starts from here, download a leaflet or pick one up from the dispensers provided. The trail is about 2 miles and covers all of the habitats on the site.
During wet weather at any time of year the site can be very muddy so suitable footwear is advisable.
Contact information
Contact: Graham Dennis, Tel: 01189 700155, Mob: 07770891126, grahamd@hwt.org.uk
