This former MoD site comprises 110 hectares of woodlands, wildlife habitats and lakes interlinked by footpaths and canal–side walks.
Large and easily accessible, Wellesley Woodlands provides plenty of opportunity to explore the rich diversity of the local countryside.
Open access
5 car parks: Duke's Wood has four car parks: Fleet Road (for Claycart) GU11 2HL, Laffan's Road (for Wharf Plantation) GU11 2RE, Bourley Road (for Rushmoor Bottom) GU11 1QA, Claycart Road (for Wellington Statue) GU11 1QA; Lake and Canal Side has one car park: Camp Farm Road (for Chalk Farm Lake) GU11 2PE
Variety of waymarked trails.
Maintained footpaths
Well-behaved dogs welcome. At Chalk Farm lake dogs must be on a lead on the paths nearest the lake for their own safety as this is a fishing lake.
Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership (BVCP)
Claycart Road,
Aldershot,
Hampshire,
GU11 1QB
Aldershot, known as the ‘Home of the British Army,’ grew from a village to a military town after the establishment of a permanent army camp in 1853. The area, once training grounds for the Aldershot Garrison, is now home to Wellesley Woodlands. This 110-hectare natural green space is divided into two main areas: Dukes Wood to the west and Lake and Canal Side to the east. Additionally, to the south of Thornhill Road, there are two smaller woodlands, Thorn Hill and Heather Hill .
This natural open green space forms part of Wellesley, a major development that will bring 3,850 new homes, two primary schools, and the refurbishment of six listed buildings to the area.
Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership (BVCP) looks after the site on a day-to day-basis.
Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership Team
Email: blackwater.valley@hants.gov.uk
Tel: 01252 331 353
For community engagement and volunteering contact TCV (The Conservation Volunteers)
