Bourne Wood
Farnham, Waverley
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A Forestry England wood above a large heathland clearing south of Farnham, with views over the surrounding pine forest. It is one of the UK film industry's busiest locations and has been used for films, adverts and television since 1999.
Highlights
- Views across open heathland from the woodland edge
- Sandy footpaths through pine woods
- A well-known film location
Good to know
- No fires or barbecues anywhere, because of the high fire risk
- Filming can occasionally affect parts of the wood
Getting there
Bourne Wood, Off the Tilford road, south of Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2BHParking: Forestry England car park about 2km south of Farnham on the road to Tilford, with ANPR for members. Cashless.
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