Swinley Forest resources

With huge thanks to Chris Hine we are delighted to have the following documents available, giving information about running in and around Swinley Forest.

Following feedback from members we are incredibly grateful to Chris for putting togther this guide which explains:

• Backgound and general geography of the area
• Access infromation, The Fauna you may come across, What to do if you think you're lost
• The Forest layout in sections with suggested familiarisation routes for each area
  • Swinley Forest including a step by step Familiarisation route 
    • Lookout to Caesar's Camp Entry Gate
    • West to Crowthorne woods on the 'Ladies Mile' to Upper Star Post
    • Upper Star Post to Lower Star Post
    • Lower Star Post to Old Dean Common
    • Lower Star Post to Wishmoor Bottom on the 'Yellow Brick Road'
    • Wishmoor Bottom to Surrey Hill
    • Surrey Hill back to the Lookout
  • Crowthorne Woods
  • Rapley Lake 
  • Surrey Hill/Bagshot Woods
  • Old Dean Common
• Other areas further afield

Forest running - safety guidance

• Run with AT LEAST one other person
• Ensure someone who is not running with you knows the route you are planning to take and roughly what time you expect to be back
• ALWAYS carry your mobile phone and ensure that it is sufficiently charged
• Ensure that you have enough time to complete your route BEFORE the sun starts to set - there are no lights in the forest