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     • The evidence suggests that what is now Willesley Wood was originally farmland (mainly pasture), with hedgerows and wayside trees, and some heathland with gorse and plantation woodland.
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   Was Willesley wood a farmland?

   • The evidence suggests that what is now Willesley Wood was originally farmland (mainly pasture), with hedgerows and wayside trees, and some heathland with gorse and plantation woodland. Willesley Wood was one of the first woodlands created during the development phase of the National Forest.

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   How did Willesley wood develop?

   • Maps show the development of woodland in Willesley’s marshy area up to 1923. The evidence suggests that what is now Willesley Wood was originally farmland (mainly pasture), with hedgerows and wayside trees, and some heathland with gorse and plantation woodland.

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   What is Willesley wood?

   • Willesley Wood was one of the first woodlands created during the development phase of the National Forest. In 1991, it was chosen for the ceremonial planting of the project’s first tree by Michael Heseltine, who was then the Secretary of State for Environment. Dogs are welcome for walkies in our woods.

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   Why is Willesley wood so special?

   • The varied habitats at Willesley Wood are what make this such a special wood. Mining is recorded on or near the site from at least the early Middle Ages, but it is possible that there were mine shafts on the site from very early times. The woodland was exploited for raw material in this industry and was managed to produce pit-props and charcoal.

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   How do I get into Willesley wood?

   • Take in the sights and sounds of Willesley Wood on the varied paths. There are a number of ways into Willesley Wood: two points of access along Donisthorpe Road; five from Willesley Woodside, which forms the eastern boundary; also from Oakthorpe Colliery Picnic Site on Ashby Road; and from Pasture Lane, which is on the wood’s western boundary.

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   Why is there a woodland on the site?

   • A woodland has now been on the site for decades, prior to that the land was mainly used for pasture and is in a larger area formerly used for coal mining. The more mature woodland on the site has previously been used for pit props and charcoal production.

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   The evidence suggests that what is now Willesley Wood was originally farmland (mainly pasture), with hedgerows and wayside trees, and some heathland with gorse and plantation woodland. Willesley Wood was one of the first woodlands created during the development phase of the National Forest.

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     Willesley Wood is part of the Leicestershire Coalfield area...

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   The more mature woodland on the site has previously been used for pit props and charcoal production. The site is now a mixture of older and new woodland, flower meadows and wetland, making a verdant home for many species, attracting a large number of butterflies and water birds.

5. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk › 4477-willesley-woodWillesley Wood - Woodland Trust

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   Willesley Wood is part of the Leicestershire Coalfield area having a history of deep and open cast mining activity the latter ceasing in 1943 at Willesley when the land was then returned to agriculture. The Coalfield is an area of gently undulating land form, dominated by mixed farmland.

6. ashby.nub.news › news › local-newsNew noticeboard lets people know where Willesley is - and ...

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   Jan 22, 2024 · The ancient parish of Willesley, sitting between Ashby and Donisthorpe, consists of a collection of farms centred around the site of Willesley Hall, which was demolished in the 1950s, and the 14th century church which still stands on the site and is now the Leicestershire and Rutland Scout Camp.

7. www.naturespot.org.uk › wild-place › willesley-woodWillesley Wood, Oakthorpe Picnic Area | NatureSpot

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   This beautiful wood is now contains a mosaic of maturing woodland, flower meadows and wetland. The neighbouring Oakthorpe Picnic Site contains a mixture of habitats including woodland, semi improved grassland and wildflower areas.

8. www.alltrails.com › willesley-woods-circular--3Willesley Woods Circular, Leicestershire, England - AllTrails

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   That was nearly half a century ago and the wood is now a fascinating mosaic of maturing woodland, flower meadow and wetland; and home to a vast range of flora and fauna. Set in the heart of the National Forest, Willesley Wood is a jewel of a wood.

9. www.alltrails.com › en-gb › trailMoira, Willesley Woods, and Measham Circular - AllTrails

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   1 day ago · This trail starts in Dilworth Clumps and leads you along the meadows and through woodland. You’ll continue into Willesley Woods, which offers a beautiful display of wildflowers in spring and is home to wildlife and a variety of bird species.