Details

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    Location

    Waterfallows Lane, Linton Heath, Derbyshire, DE12 6PF

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    OS Grid Ref

    SK284165

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    Path Type

    Grassy paths

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    Accessibility

    300-metre circuit of all-ability surfaced pathway

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    Site Owner

    Woodland Trust

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Summary

With far-reaching views over the Trent Valley and a mixture of habitats to explore, Foxley Wood is a great place to enjoy some time in the countryside. This Woodland Trust owned wood is close to a number of other local Trust sites in the National Forest, and consists of 29-hectares of former farmland on the edge of Linton, in the Mease Lowlands. The site is now planted with oak, ash, alder, willow and birch. Woody shrubs such as hazel are mixed throughout to create a native woodland. A one-hectare area, designed by a local school, is set aside for educational use. This includes an all-abilities path and a pond/wetland. Two benches designed by a local artist are provided, perfect for a picnic break.

Facilities

  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Information centre
  • Walking trails – as part of the National Forest Spires & Stiles medium walk

Advance visit information

  • Free car park at the Linton Heath entrance to the wood
  • Local bus services
  • Nearest public toilets are at Woodville Road in Overseal

Discover more

To enhance your visit to the National Forest why not take a look at the unique array of attractions on offer. 

Explore a trail

Why not explore the Forest on one of our circular trails? Each showcasing the variety of landscapes across the National Forest.