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fox covert wood

Woodlands - Fox Covert Wood

Location

Between Colton Housing Estate and access road from Whitkirk to Lodge gates


OS Ref

SE 363330


Area

6 Hectares (13 Acres)


Type

Mixed deciduous


Status

None


Planted

1900 with additions in 1997


History

Comprises mature trees of beech, oak, ash and sweet chestnut along the back with a mixed plantation about 20 years old near the Housing estate. Popular with horse riders on well surfaced Bridlepath.


Access

From car park, from rose gardens, the Elm Walk and via Whitkirk access road to estate

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