Elder Wood makes up part of the much larger Withmale Park Wood, identified as an important example of ancient woodland. 

From the main entrance the private track leads up between fields and woodland until you pass over a stream that borders the wood at the south west corner. The wood as a whole has a very quiet, secluded feel, ideal for nature lovers. Kites, buzzards and owls are often seen. The boundaries are open between the adjacent woodlands and the farmland to allow wildlife to move freely.

Impressive oak stand throughout Elder Wood, mature ash are also common. Hazel coppice and field maple make up much of the understory and bluebells and wild garlic carpet the woodland floor in season. There are numerous internal pathways in and around the wood, while quite dense in places it's easily navigable. There is also a large clearing and internal track for woodland activities on the eastern side. 

Because this woodland has been designated as ancient, it is protected as a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and as such is a wood that forms part of our national heritage. 

The woodland is situated only 10 miles from Northampton and just a short drive from local villages including Orlingbury and Walgrave. 

Parish is Orlingbury and the County Council is Northamptonshire

Boundaries are marked in blue along the track to the south and east. The west boundary is bordered by fields and woodland to the north. 

Access There is excellent access via a hard track (marked in blue on the map) leading directly to the wood. Access is possible all year round with a 4x4 vehicle. Parking is also possible inside the woodland itself.

Covenant  There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands, click HERE to read and download.

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Viewing:  You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please Click here to download and print a map showing the location of the woodland and ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you. Many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone or tablet. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.

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