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Wildlife at Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue Kesteven Forest
Rutland
England
Clipsham is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SK 980 169
 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 on each autumn by the Forestry Commission's local craftsmen.
A small car park gives year round access to the Yew Tree Avenue.
Mammals: Muntjac may be seen crossing the avenue, and the molehills are a sign of plenty of these little black creatures' subterranean efforts. We have information about Fallow deer
Birds: Green and greater spotted woodpeckers, and all the traditional woodland birds use the avenue when crossing between blocks of woodland.
Insects and reptiles: You'll see brimstone, comma, green-veined white and small tortoiseshell flitting about above the long grasses. Habitats: Managed grassland avenue of yew trees. The dykes are an excellent habitat for common spotted orchid.
How to get there:
The Yew Tree Avenue is located less than 1 mile east of the village of Clipsham on the road to Castle Bytham.
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap) Enter through:
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
Facilities:
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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. |
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Other places to go in Kesteven Forest
Morkery Wood
Twyford Wood
Callan's Lane Wood
Ropsley Rise Picnic Area
Bourne Woods
Temple Wood
Contact:
Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
Numerous species of grassland fungi are found here, all the year round.
Did you know Whilst all parts of the yew are toxic to humans, deer can eat yew with no ill effects.
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