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Pear Tree Wood
Details
Location
Markfield Road, Ratby, Leicestershire, LE6 0LS
OS Grid Ref
SK504065
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Path Type
Grassy and surfaced paths
Accessibility
Surfaced paths suitable for all users (wheelchair users will require assistance due to inclines)
Site Owner
Woodland Trust
Website
Summary
Pear Tree Wood was created in 1997 to connect nearby Burroughs Wood and Martinshaw Wood. Although planted with essentially a mix of native broadleaved trees, conifers in the northern section blend with those at Martinshaw Wood, to encourage the movement of pine-loving wildlife, particularly moths. The wood also includes a millennium feature of 12 coast redwoods, as well as a number of Scots pine. Open ground has been left at the stream to encourage different species to thrive in different habitats.
Facilities
- Dog walking
- Sustrans cycle ride
- Walking trails
Advance visit information
- Local car parking
Why not explore the Forest on one of our circular trails? Each showcasing the variety of landscapes across the National Forest.