Battram Wood

This 48ha site, near Battram, was purchased by the Royal Forestry Society with grant aid from the National Forest Company, North West Leicestershire County Council and the Rural Development Commission.

Planted between 1998 and 2001, Battram Wood is intended to demonstrate best practice in managing woodland for multiple uses.  Cricket bat willows will be harvested in about 20 years, followed by poplar, thereby ensuring sustainable income for the site.  This income can then  be used for ongoing site maintenance. Cherry, ash and the conifers will be harvested after 50 years.  350 oaks and yews form the Millenium Circle, the focal point of the woodland.

Over 4,300m of unsurfaced paths are available for walking and a cycle route along the edge of the wood forms part of a network of local routes which link into SUSTRANS national cycle network.

Facilities

  • Bus Service
  • Cycling
  • Grassy Paths
  • Information Centre
  • Parking
  • Surfaced Paths
  • Walking Trails

Location Map

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