Home Wood

Visitor information

Plan a visit to Home Wood

From young families to dog walkers or bird watchers, we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy their visit to this beautiful place.

Forests are a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As you walk along the waymarked circular Chestnut Trail, take time to observe the changing seasons.

At a glance

Dogs welcome
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A boardwalk section travels over wetter areas of the wood helping to make the trail usable all year round.
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Things to do

The Chestnut Trail

The Chestnut Trail is a circular 1 mile surfaced track with gentle gradients and resting points. The route is waymarked and named after the types of trees planted here.

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woodland trail in picturesque setting

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