Autumn in the woods

Walk preview

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

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.

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

Step 5: Just follow the signposted path.

Step 6:

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