Frith Wood Walk |
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Written by Dr Sylvia Pinches | |||
Monday, 02 June 2008 15:13 | |||
A new guided walk around Frith Wood, Ledbury will be launched on Saturday 7th June. The trail, following existing footpaths, encourages people to explore the geology and natural history of the area. It will also interpret the traces of human activity to be found in the woodland.
The project has been a collaborative effort between many local groups, generously supported by a grant from the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Sustainable Development Fund. Volunteers from the England’s Past for Everyone local history project in Ledbury worked with professionals from Herefordshire Archaeology to survey some historic sites in the woodland. Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust and members of Ledbury Naturalists have contributed information on geology and the environment. Local resident Steve Clegg has shared his knowledge of the paths and tracks through the wood, to which the Forestry Commission has given generous access. The resulting information is published in a small booklet, which will be made freely available to residents and visitors alike. The Forestry Commission has erected information panels, showing a map of the walk and key points of information, at the north and south entrances to the wood. The walk is approximately 4 miles long and involves some rough ground and some steepish hills. With pauses to examine items of interest along the way, it will take about 2 ½ - 3 hours to complete.
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