5/5)About Black Pool Loop
This trail runs through Haye Park Wood, an ancient woodland site although mostly stocked with conifer (douglas fir and larch)at present.
Over the coming decades this area will be reverted to a woodland of mixed native trees as part of the Forestry Commission's commitment to biological diversity and cultural heritage.
Archaeological features in this area include quarries, charcoal burning platforms, saw pits, holloways (ancient sunken cart tracks), a deer park pale and an Iron Age/ Romano British settlement.
How to get there:
Black Pool Loop can be started from Black Pool in Mortimer Forest which is part of The Marches. Batchcott is the nearest town or village.
Located off the B4361 Ludlow to Richards Castle Road.
there are height restriction barriers (2.1m) at this car park.
OS Grid Reference: SO480730
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
| Black Pool Facilities. |
   |
| Grade of trail: |
  |
Trail waymarking:
|
| Length of trail: 1.5 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: |
| Nicola Cowell Recreation Ranger 01584 813826 e-mail: nicola.cowell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
Please tell us what you think...
Please email us at nicola.cowell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
User Comments