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Facilities
- Car park
: Large grass car park, shared with Rural Life Centre. No height barrier or bike racks. The car park opens at 9.30 am weekdays and 10.30 am on weekends. There are parking lay-bys on adjacent roads outside those hours.
- Toilets
- Disabled toilets
- Picnic area
- Group bookings accepted
- Guided walks available
- Good for walking
- Pushchair friendly
Nature trails
You can choose from three trails, waymarked with orange, purple or green arrows.
The 'Orange' route is a short loop (c1 km – allow 30 minutes), mostly fairly level and surfaced for much of its length. There is one short gradient and it can get muddy in wet weather. It has been used by wheelchair users with a helper.
The 'Purple' route is slightly longer (c.1.75 km – allow 45 minutes), and gives more opportunities to enjoy the heath. It is partly surfaced but there are stretches with lots of tree roots and some soft ground in wet weather. Has been used by visitors with electric buggies and by parents with robust pushchairs.
The 'Green' route is the longest (c3 km long – allow 90 minutes) and takes you through acid grassland, bluebell woods and heath. There are some muddy patches in wet weather as well as some steep inclines but the view from the top is worth it!
Tearoom
The neighbouring Rural Life Centre café is open to reserve visitors, serving a wide range of hot and cold food snacks and drinks. It's open from 11 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday between April and September (inclusive) and on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from October to March.
Refreshments available
- Hot drinks
- Cold drinks
- Snacks