Bignall's Wood

 

Named after the family which used to farm this area of land Bignall's Wood is now a brand new 26 hectare community woodland within The National Forest. Planted in 2005, with the help of local people, school children, through the Woodland Trust Tree For All Scheme, and the site sponsors Alliance and Leicester it forms the final part of a larger block of woodland with Jaguar Lount and Alistair's Wood. Pedominantly planted with native oak, ash and birch species some ornamental maples have also been included to provide a fantastic visual experience for visitors all year round.

How to get there:

Bignall's Wood is part of The National Forest. Lount is the nearest town or village.

By road Bignall's Wood can be found off the B587 following signs to the Ferrer's Centre.

OS Grid Reference: SK 376 207

Start your visit from:

Other places to go in The National Forest

• Rosliston Wood
  
• Jaguar Lount Wood
  
• Seale Wood
  
• Sence Valley
  
• Kelham Bridge
  
• Alistair's Wood
  
• Shell Brook Wood
  
• Tunnel Woods
  

Facilities:

Activities:

	A network of mown grass paths, public rights of way and a surfaced trail take you in and around Bignall's Wood. A free leaflet covering Bignall's, Alistair's and jaguar Lount Wood's including a map of all the trails is available from the Forestry Commission. To obtain a copy please use the contact details given at the bottom of this page.
	A 3km surfaced cycle track starts from the car park and passes through Jaguar Lount Wood and exiting onto the B587 opposite Lount Refuse tip.:New for 2006! An extension to the surface trail takes from the entrance at Jaguar Lount Wood, along the disused railway through Lount Wood into Alistairs Wood, coming out onto the B587 just outside of Ashby de la Zouch.
	The horse route is now closed until April 2007 due to unsuitable ground conditions. For more details on the horse route please contact Susan Taylor on the details below.

Contact:

Chris Mansell
Community Ranger
01889 586593
e-mail: chris.mansell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk