Sheet Hedges Wood
Sheet Hedges Wood is in the parish of Newtown Linford, and lies some 1-mile (1.6 km) north of Groby, in Leicestershire, UK. 52°40′26.59″N 1°13′43.35″W / 52.6740528°N 1.2287083°W The site is made up of two areas of woodland and a meadow field, all with public access, extending 29 acres (120,000 m2). The woodland block is adjacent to the road includes a car park and access trails. The eastern woodland is larger and is an area of high ecological value, which holds Site of Special Scientific Interest status. Between the two woodland blocks, the fields have had some broadleaved tree planting, and encouragement of natural regeneration. An area of meadow is also managed as a wildflower hay meadow.[1]
The wood and meadow are managed by Leicestershire County Council.[1] Less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south is Groby Pool, an area of natural open water, with its own car park. 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north, accessed via a footpath or Groby Lane, is Bradgate Park, a large deer park and open public space.[2]
References
- ^ a b Leicestershire Country Parks, accessed 6 Nov 2016.
- ^ Woodland Trust: visiting woods