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Red Trail


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About Red Trail

This is the longest of three walks which take you round this fascinating woodland. Whitwell is rich in flora and fauna and there's something to see all year round.

How to get there:

Red Trail can be started from A619 layby (Clinthill Lane) in Whitwell Woods. Whitwell is the nearest town or village.

The layby can be found on the north side of the A619 heading West out of Worksop.

OS Grid Reference: SK527793
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

CARPET OF BLUEBELLS UNDER BEECH

A619 layby (Clinthill Lane) Facilities.
ParkingRefreshments
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearEasy
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
2 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Sherwood Recreation RangersRecreation Rangers
01623 822447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Active woods

What's of interest

The wood can be very wet underfoot at all times of the year so waterproof shoes with a good grip are essential.