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Main Instructor:

Anne Brown

Hosted By:

Anne Brown

Walk Description:

This is a lovely 7.5 mile walk from the Secret Gardens to Woolsbarrow and back.

Who doesn't love the story "The Secret Garden?"  So, what an opportunity to enjoy Carey's secret garden rediscovered in 2017.  Behind a 150-year-old wall lies a wonderfully reclaimed south facing garden full of trees and wonderful plants. A great area of education with new or should I say, rediscovered ways of growing, for wildlife, conservation of moisture and a stumpery.The secret Salt Pig offers coffee, tea, cakes and wraps all delicious, to enjoy in the garden sheltered by the vast warm wall.   The walk starts from the carpark and joins St Edward's pilgrim trail into Wareham Forest. Initially the path is though woods and country paths eventually opening out to the heathland towards Woolsbarrow. We turn up to Woolsbarrow, there is a short climb to the top where you are rewarded by wonderful views. Here we stop for a drink and a snack before returning via a part of the Sika trail back to the garden . 

There is a discounted charge of £5 for parking and includes entry to the gardens and use of facilities. 

Please bring water, wear sturdy walking shoes or boots and clothing suitable for the weather of the day. 

Please arrive in plenty of time for parking and getting ready for the warm-up at 10am.

Location Notes:

From Wareham head towards the Forest and the Sika Trail on Bere Road. Turn left down Westminster Road and at the bottom turn right into Carey Rd. Follow this road for just over a mile and then you will see a sign post The Secret Garden on the left hand side. Do not take the turning into Careys House as this is private drive. Follow the unmade road until you reach the car park.