Forest Bathing and Bronze Age Tumuli

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Overview

Joining the track opposite the car park we enjoy autumnal views through the open forest canopy. Walking on quiet footpaths, tracks, trails and forestry roads we pass a well curated bronze age burial ground said to be over 300 years old.

Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 213.4m / 700ft
Type:: circular

No livestock encountered on the recce.

Pre-booking requested. Please message the walk leader, Peter Fowler (07976095233) to book places on this walk.

Features

Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 42854 93918
Nearest postcode:: NP26 3AZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Foresters Oaks car park OS Map details. OS Expl: OL14

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