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Croft Wood

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This woodland straddles the crest of the hill between Croft Ambrey and Croft Castle, both of which belong to the National Trust.

Parts of this woodland are historic wood pasture and ancient pollarded oak, sweet chestnut and yews can be found both dead and alive. The careful management of these veteran trees is a priority of the local Forestry Commission team with the financial support of Enstone Ltd.

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How to get there:

Croft Wood is part of The Marches. Yarpole and Lucton are the nearest towns or villages.

Accessable from the National Trust Car park at Croft Castle (sign posted off the B4362), the National Trust may charge for parking, please

contact them for details.

Postcode HR6 9PG

OS Grid Reference: SO451656
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info


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User Comments

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This is a beautiful, peaceful, and well-managed wood. There is rich bird life, and deer and other mammals are often to be seen (if you are quiet!). There are lovely views from the ridge looking west towards Wales. The sweet chestnut avenue leading down towards the castle is ancient and magnificent.

Anonymous, 7/Jun/2010
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Anonymous, 18/May/2010

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Ancient pollarded trees in Croft Wood

Facilities and Activities

Walking
The National Trust have a number of waymarked walks that go through this wood and up to the Iron Age hill fort which provides superb views.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
The Marches booklet is full of maps and information for 9 Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Croft Wood. Send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Mortimer Forest Office, Ludlow and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.