Autumn in the woods

Walks, England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield

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  • From Abbey Lane, head into “Wood Two” (on the right hand side as you look up the hill). Follow the trail.

    Step 1: From Abbey Lane, head into “Wood Two” (on the right hand side as you look up the hill). Follow the trail.

  • There are lots of acorns from the oak trees on the ground in October. Acorns are not produced until a tree is at least 40 years old.

    Step 2: There are lots of acorns from the oak trees on the ground in October. Acorns are not produced until a tree is at least 40 years old.

  • Step 3: Most acorns will never get the chance to germinate, as they are a rich food source, eaten by many wild creatures including jays, mice, badgers and of course squirrels.

  • Cross Whirlowdale Road and head into “Wood one”.

    Step 4: Cross Whirlowdale Road and head into “Wood one”.

  • Just follow the signposted path.

    Step 5: Just follow the signposted path.

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