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Hay Wood


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About Hay Wood

Whether walking, riding or picnicking, Hay Wood is the perfect place to get away from it all and relax. As a peaceful ancient woodland site there is a great diversity of wildlife to look out for; foxgloves, bluebells, birds, butterflies, rabbits and Muntjac deer are just a few you could encounter.

Please note: Hay Wood car park is closed, however, a layby for parking, has been constructed near the entrance.

How to get there:

Baddesley Clinton is the nearest town or village.

From Warwick take the Birmingham Road through Hatton and onto the Five Ways traffic island where you turn left towards Shrewley and immediately right into Case Lane. After 1 mile turn right into Quarry Lane and the entrance to Hay Wood is 1 mile on your right.

From Knowle take the A4141 Warwick Road, go through Chadwick End and in half a mile you will come to Baddesley Clinton where you turn right into Rising Lane. After half a mile turn left into Haywood Lane and the entrance is another mile on the left.

The nearest postcode is CV35 7DD

OS Grid Reference: SP 205 707
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info


FOXGLOVE

Activities:

WalkingHorse Riding
horse riding

A Bridleway runs through the centre of Hay Wood which is directed via Warwickshire County Council's Bridleway Disks. See local OS maps for more detail.

Contact:

National Forest

01889 586593
e-mail: info_nationalforest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO WALK THROUGHT THE YEAR

Anonymous, 4/May/2012
4 Stars 4 Stars

Really pleasant and peaceful well kept woodland. However some pathways can be very muddy in winter which is made worse by horse rider usage

Paul Fellows, 28/Dec/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

Absolutely love Hay wood! Have been coming here for many yrs with kids now just myself and hubby! whether you just want a quiet sit down or a stroll or both, this is 'the' place throughout all seasons to visit! :)

Caroline, 2/Sep/2011
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What's of interest

Hay Wood is included in the Kenilworth and Beyond Country Walks booklet published by the Kenilworth Footpath Preservation Group. For more information or to buy a copy please use the link below.

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