Description :
New woodland (planted 1995) on the site of former colliery/landfill
site, between Eshald Lane and Aberford Road. Designed primarily for
recreational use, this young woodland is developing into a valued addition
to the network of Fleet Lane/Swillington Bridge plantations. Species
planted include
common alder,
corsican pine,
sessile oak
and
silver birch.
Access and facilities :
Access is from Eshald Lane and there is open public access to the site
with four woodland compartments centred around extensive playing fields.