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Savernake Forest

Savernake Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

Savernake Forest

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Hiking

5.0

(3)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Location: Savernake, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Amy

September 24, 2019

Cycling

Covering an area of 7 sq miles (18 sq km) Savernake Forest is an enchanting place to explore. Originally created around AD 934 as a royal woodland, the forest has lived through exciting British history from the Civil War to Norman Conquest. Once a beloved hunting ground of King Henry VIII, it is believed that he met his future wife Jane Seymour here, daughter of Sir John Seymour, head of the estate.

Today, the forest makes up part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful species of trees and varied wildlife.

Ian

May 14, 2026

Hiking

Mad - who has ever been through an ancient forest that DPD vans can use as a short cut on unmetalled roads, throwing up dust all over the ramblers sharing the paths!

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The Ridgeway Trail – Avebury Stone Circle loop from Savernake

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Humble Oak – Savernake Forest – Savernake Forest Gravel Track loop from Marlborough

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