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Wapley Hill Wood Car Park

(Average user rating4 unrated 4/5)
 

 Wapley Hill wood has been changing over and over again since the Iron Age.

Today the Hill is a productive woodland enjoyed by walkers with bluebells and beech avenues but remnants of the past can still be seen by the eager eyed.

Walk the trail and see if you can discover the pillow mounds on the hillfort or see the line of the warren wall.  An information panel by the hillfort will tell you some of the stories of Wapley Hill. 

How to get there:

Wapley Hill Wood Car Park is in Wapley Hill Wood which is part of The Marches.
Approximately 1 mile off the B4362, Shobdon to Pesteigne road.
Stansbatch is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SO358621
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Postcode LD7 1DT (for satnav purposes)

User Comments

4 Stars 4 Stars

enjoyed the woods and the views from the iron age fort, looking forward to the bluebells this spring

fownhope, 18/Feb/2012
4 Stars 4 Stars

Great family walk,sat on a log and tried to think back in time ''wow''!!

allan williams, 12/Sep/2010

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Wapley Wood car park

Facilities and Activities

Parking
WalkingCyclingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesHeritagePicnicView Point
Walking
There is one walking trail from this car park that leads up to the hill fort.
Wapley Hill Trail
Cycling
Cycling is permitted on forest roads.
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Riding is permitted on forest roads.
Wildlife Activities
Bluebells are out in the woodland Apri/May time.
Heritage
This woodland contains an exceelnt example of an Iron Age hill fort.
Picnic
There are two picnic tables in the car park.
View Point
Views across the surrounding countryside can be seen from the hill fort.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

The Marches booklet is available with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Wapley. It is available from some local outlets or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Mortimer Forest Office, Ludlow SY8 2HD and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.

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