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  • Ancient woodland - more than 400 years old
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  • Benches available
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  • Bridle paths can be found in this wood
  • Broadleaved woodland
  • Children's play area
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  • Dogs welcome
  • Events (see landowner's website for more details)
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  • Good for cycling
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  • Waymarked trail
  • Well worth a visit
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  • Adapted toilets within 500m
  • Adapted toilets on site
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  • Baby changing facilities within 500m
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  • Camping permitted
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  • Visitor centre/shop
  • The wheelchair access symbol used on this website indicates a wood which visitors or landowners have identified as accessible.
  • Access guide available
  • Entry charge
  • Free car parking at site
  • Free car parking within 500m
  • Local parking difficult
  • Parking with charge at site
  • Parking with charge within 500m
  • Public transport stop within 500m
  • Restricted opening times
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Age UK

Woods have lots to offer older people.

They are places to take their grandchildren, places to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and get back to wildlife, places to walk the dog or to enjoy a stroll with friends.

A walk in the woods has lots of health benefits too. Gentle exercise is good for the heart, lungs and bones and improves mental wellbeing.

The VisitWoods project is working with Age UK to help inspire older people to discover their local woods and the benefits they have to offer. They are also helping us to evaluate the impact of our project.

Age UK is the the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged.

 
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