Hidden behind this unassuming exterior lies a woodland wonderland perfect for going wild and having an adventure.
With something to explore around every corner, what will you discover?
Brass Rubbing Trails Brass rubbing trails of varying lengths snake through the woods. Each is marked by arrows and posts topped with a numbered brass rubbing plate. Be sure to bring pencils or crayons and some paper! Sculptures I love stumbling across sculptures in the wild and we found two hidden at Bordon Inclosure – some hunters with spears and a large toad! The Natural Play Area The natural play area has mud hills to climb up and a balance trail made of logs and tree stumps. The King Oak Near the natural play area we discovered a fairy tale glade where a 400 year-old oak tree seems to spring from nowhere. This is the King Oak, with sprawling branches and a wonderfully twisted trunk. The Heart of Oak Throne Underneath the Kings Oak is the Heart of Oak throne, which makes the perfect spot to tell the children a fairy tale or, if they’re feeling brave, a spooky story. The River Wey The River Wey runs through the Inclosure, closely followed by a boardwalk. Disappointingly, it turned out to be water gushing through an overhead pipe and out on the other side. Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve A pathway connects the Bordon Inclosure with the Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve, another beautiful stretch of woodland on the River Wey. Have a look at this map of the Bordon Inclosure and Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve to see how these areas fit together. Special Events The Bordon Inclosure is managed by the Deadwater Valley Trust and they run special events, some of which are aimed at children. Our visit coincided with their Halloween event. The rangers were in Halloween costumes and had set up a stand playing Halloween music and selling hot chocolate. A trail of pumpkins lead from the stand to the natural play area, with Halloween themed games and activities. The rangers had clearly gone to a lot of effort and we had a fantastic time. Please see the Deadwater Valley Trust website for details of forthcoming events.
As we wandered along the bank of the River Wey, we heard a rushing noise that sounded like a waterfall. 
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Further Information
Nearest Town: Bordon Opens: Daily Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and blanket! How Long We Spent There: 2 hours Parking: There is a small car park next to the Inclosure’s entrance (GU35 0LA). It was not busy when we arrived but was completely full after the Halloween event started. Wildlife You Might See: Birds, slow worms, lizards, otters, fungi, butterflies, dragonflies and insects. Information Written: October 2017
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU35 0LA
Cost: Free
Facilities: None
Buggies: We found Bordon Inclosure buggy friendly. We took an all terrain buggy but saw other families using normal buggies. The earth pathways are generally compact but can be muddy. Parts of the Inclosure are hilly and some paths are edged by steep drops without fences.
Cost of Parking: Free
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