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About Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
The Yew Tree Avenue is a unique collection of 150 clipped yew trees, most over 200 years old. The Avenue was once the carriage drive to Clipsham Hall, the centre of the Clipsham Estate. The topiary was begun in 1870 by Amos Alexander, the estate's Head Forester who lived in the gate lodge at the foot of the avenue. The clipping is carried out each autumn by the Forestry Commission's local craftsmen. A small car park gives year round access to the Yew Tree Avenue.
How to get there:
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue is part of Kesteven Forest. Clipsham is the nearest town or village.
The Yew Tree Avenue is located less than 1 mile east of the village of Clipsham on the road to Castle Bytham.
OS Grid Reference: SK 980 169
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Kesteven Forest
What's on in Kesteven Forest
April
- Easter Fun Trail Monday 5 April 2010
Facilities:
Activities:
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You are free to walk through the woods and along the Yew Tree Avenue. |
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Cycling is permitted throughout the woods and the Yew Tree Avenue. |
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Horse riders are welcome throughout the wood, but please do not ride along the Yew Tree Avenue. |
Contact:
Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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