Guided Walk (Supporter's Only): Queenswood, South Wood and Burghope Quarry

Young Japanese acers in the Autumn Garden displaying vibrant reds, oranges and yellows in full sunshine, against a backdrop of mature green trees and blue sky.

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Guided Walk (Supporter's Only): Queenswood, South Wood and Burghope Quarry

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A walk led to interpret the wide vista at the viewpoint, explore South Wood, view coppicing operations there and continue to Burghope Quarry

Event details

Meeting point

Outside the Visitor's Centre at Queenswood

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Date

Time
9:45am - 11:30am
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About the event

Nic Howes - Volunteer Walk Leader will  guide us through Queenswood to the viewpoint, and then down into South Wood where we can view the coppicing work being carried out to manage the woodland. We will then continue on to Burghope Quarry and its outcrop of the unusual Bishops Frome Limestone before returning to the start point

Meet outside the visitor's Centre at 09.45AM with the walk starting at 10.00AM

Distance 2 miles, with some steep, potentially muddy ascents and descents. Please where clothing appropriate for the weather , raincoats and sturdy footwear. Bring water and a snack if you would like to. 
 

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

There are no surfaced paths on these sites so good mobility is essential. 

Wheelchair access

Not suitable for those using wheelchairs.

What to bring

Please dress appropriately for the weather with sturdy, waterproof footwear.

There are loos and a café available at Queenswood. Parking will be free for those attending the walk.

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Parking information

Plenty of parking at Queenswood and it will be free to walk participants.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Lesley Hack