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The Weir
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Woodland
Walk
The walk takes you round part of an old
Victorian duck pond, through what is now
wet woodland. The paths go along the side
of the Sherford River (a small river which
once fed the duck pond) and into the driest
parts of the woods.
The ivy covered brickwork and old drainage
channels form part of a 17th Century water
storage system used by a local flax mill
at that time.
Plants to be seen include Harts Tongue Ferns,
Buckler & Polybody Ferns. With Tussock
Sedge and Yellow Flag Iris enjoying the
damp conditions.
Water flows from the river down four steps
into the slipstream and under a bridge.
There are six bridges for you to cross.
White posts guide you across the field to
the first bridge near the Willow trees and
Bog Alders. Look out for Mallard Duck, Grey
Wagtail and other small birds.
The Woodland Walk is not designed for baby
buggies, but some have managed in dry summer
weather. Pushchairs may be left in the pram
park in the Play Barn (at owners risk).
A pdf of woodland walk info board (2007 version)
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