Details

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    Location

    Markfield Road, Ratby, Leicestershire, LE6 0LS

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    OS Grid Ref

    SK504065

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    Path Type

    Grassy and surfaced paths 

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    Accessibility

    Surfaced paths suitable for all users (wheelchair users will require assistance due to inclines)

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    Site Owner

    Woodland Trust

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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

Discover more

To enhance your visit to the National Forest why not take a look at the unique array of attractions on offer. 

Explore a trail

Why not explore the Forest on one of our circular trails? Each showcasing the variety of landscapes across the National Forest.