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An 11.29ha scheme near Smisby, this site is highly visible from the B5006 Smisby to Ticknall road and is one of the highest points in the area at 180m. There are good views across to Ashby de la Zouch and to Bardon Hill on the horizon.
The woodland is planted with 70% oak and mixed with field maple and rowan, birch and alder. Avenues of red oak, holm oak and field maple add colour and impact. An existing pond and spinney have been opened up to improve the habitat and a new pond has been created near the edge of the site.
Permissive horse access is allowed along the perimeter by Heath Lane. The wood is on the route of The National Forest Oaks and Oaklands medium walk.
Bus Service
Grassy Paths
Information
Riding
Walking
Routes:
Permissive grass route inside hedge on southern boundary to take riders off Heath Lane.
Permit:
No permit required.
The National Forest Company,
Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BA.
Email:
Telephone: +44 (0)1283 551211
Fax: +44 (0)1283 552844
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Photography credits – Chris Beech, Gordon Hudson, YHA, SLB Photography and Hoar Cross Hall
