Ollerton Pit Wood

No BBQs or fires allowed. Help us to prevent wildfires and protect the forest.

Visitor information

From woodland to wetland, Ollerton Pit Woods has something for everyone

Once a former colliery site, Ollerton Pit Wood now boasts a wild strawberry walk, nesting water birds and a whole host of thriving wildlife and different plant species. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area and depending on the time of year you visit, you may see butterflies and dragonflies while flower lovers can expect to enjoy bee orchids and birds foot trefoil.

Surfaced tracks create circular routes from the car park including a trail around the pond. For the more adventurous, try hiking to the pit top for great views of the surrounding countryside.

At a glance

  • Picnic area
  • Dogs welcome 

Things to do

Picnics at Ollerton Pit Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat at Ollerton Pit Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

There are picnic benches overlooking the pond on the White trail and at the top of the hill off the Blue trail.

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our forests.

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