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Stockhill Wood

(Average user rating5 unrated 4.8/5)
 
Stockhill is a pre-dominantly coniferous woodland within the Mendip Hills AONB and is renowned for its nightjar and long-eared owl populations. There is a medium sized carpark,a small number of picnic benches and a circular easy access trail

The ground reveals the rise and fall of lead mining over 2000 years. The Mendip Hills had rich veins of lead running just beneath the surface in seams. These seams or 'rakes' were dug and then reworked over generations as machinery and techniques improved. This activity has led to the industrial wasteland or gruffy ground of lumps, bumps and rock outcrops you see today.

Please note: The site is open as usual but there are icy conditions on the trails and in the car park.

How to get there:

Stockhill Wood is in Mendip Woodlands.
From Wells, take the A39 towards Farrington Gurney, at the crossroads with the B3135 turn left on that road and follow until you see the signs for carpark on your left.
Wells is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: ST551513
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Other places to go in Mendip Woodlands

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Went back recently after a break of several years. Great to see nature recovering from the sometimes brutal activities of the foresters. Wonderful walks, Full of interest. Paths vary from excellent and well drained to extremely muddy. Take your pick. Super for dogs. In Liegh Wood near Bristol the FC has put up signs in the car park and pictures suggesting that people pick up a stick and use it to flick dog mess into the undergrowth. It works very well.

John of Bath, 13/Sep/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

Lovely place,really enjoy walking the dog there. Such a shame that some other dog owners don't clean up after their dogs,gives all of us dog walkers a bad name. After all there are families walking there,young children,buggies and of course wheel chair users etc.

Anon, 12/Aug/2011
4 Stars 4 Stars

Great site - although the directions on this website are not great. After turning onto the B3135, you have to take the first turning left - and then the car park is on the left.

Matt Green, 27/Mar/2011
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Stockhill interpretation panel, Mendips

Facilities and Activities

ParkingEasy Access

Contact:

Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk