Hawkridge Woods
A short walk exploring woodland around Hawkridge Reserviour with a restored limekiln and some hidden views.
The restored limekiln at Hawkridge Woods
Walk info
Distance
1.5km (1 mile)
Approximate time:
1 hour
Look out for
Roe deer running through the woods, the restored limekiln and wintering water birds on Hawkridge Reserviour.
Location
Start location:
Hawkridge Reservoir view point
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Facilities nearby
Toilets including a wheechair accessible toilet avaiable for anglers only. Nearest public facilities at Great Wood or Fyne Court
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Transport and parking
Free car parking in large layby at Hawkridge Reservior viewpoint.
Accessibility
The route uses a narrow pavement and forest tracks. The tracks are steep and there are a number of steps on the steepest sections.
This short walk starting at Hawkridge Reservoir explores a small woodland, where a restored limekiln slowly emerges from the landscape before providing views often hidden across Aisholt Common and east across Hawkridge Reservoir.