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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Willesley Wood?
- Willesley Wood is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 22 reviews.
- Where is Willesley Wood located?
- PFFP+CM, Swadlincote DE12 7QG, United Kingdom
- How can I contact Willesley Wood?
- Website: woodlandtrust.org.uk
Beautiful little wood, mostly people walking dogs but we enjoyed our morning stroll too before heading off to Conkers with kiddos. Really peaceful with the wood, meadow and lake.
Good paths easy to walk with my daughter, toddler granddaughter and dog
The carpark is tucked away down a lane but is sign posted from the main road. The carpark holds around 15 cars and is free. There are maps of the site . We walked a short distance towards the lake but as the ground started to slope gently downwards we turned back as I have limited mobility and stamina. However a well surfaced cycle route runs adjacent to the carpark. It is flat and ideal for wheelchairs so we then went along this route. It runs through a wooded area and we were able to see many plants , butterflies and birds.
A beautiful woodland with plenty of maintained paths as well as opportunities to explore.
There are still glimpses of its past industrial heritage which are so incongruous with its current nature filled state.
There are still glimpses of its past industrial heritage which are so incongruous with its current nature filled state.
On a week day walk this is a really peaceful place full of wildlife in both woodland and lakeside.
Lots of varied tracks many on hard paths so good for avoiding the mud in soggy conditions
Lots of varied tracks many on hard paths so good for avoiding the mud in soggy conditions
Suitable for most abilities, wheelchair friendly & easy access. But if you're able bodied there's more challenging walks, all combined in a surprisingly small area.
This place is absolutely amazing!!! We actually found it by accident cause we took the wrong turn but so glad we did. It's really tucked away. Parking is free just near the entrance on the side of the road. There's space for about 4-5 cars and further spaces up and down that road. When you enter you think ok so small woodland park, nothing too exciting, then you pass the Rememberance Garden down the trail and boom you are seeing forest, fields and big lake with lots of birdies and vegitation. Honestly it is just beautiful and so peaceful 😍 Must see! The doggies loved it so we are definitely going back!! 🥰
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