Garton Wood

Details for this wood

Guide price: £81,000 - Freehold
Size: About 4.5 acres

Location: Clipston on the Wolds, Near Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire
OS Landranger: 129
Grid ref: SK 644 330
Nearest post code: NG12 5PG

Contact: Liz & Dan Watson
Phone: 07970 116 515
Email: [email protected]

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A mixed woodland alongside a stream, part of a much larger forest and full of wildlife.

Surrounded on all sides by woodland, Garton Wood is located on a gentle slope and has a stream forming the northern boundary.

Made up of planted areas of two different ages, there is a diverse mix of trees. The younger area towards the top of the woodland has been growing for around 20 years, planted with beech, hazel, sweet chestnut and some oak. These trees are now very well established and growing well and the canopy is now closing in. The more mature area, of around 25-30 years, has similar species but also alder and pine, along with numerous self-seeded trees including birch, willow and sycamore. Like the more recent planting, these trees are doing very well and are adding substantial timber volume.

A grassy ride runs along the lower edge of the woodland and provides good access as well as a good vista for viewing passing wildlife and the stream. Roe and muntjac deer also gravitate towards the stream for drinking water and their tracks can be found in the soft ground of its banks and criss-crossing through the wood.

Many small paths provide easy access on foot around the wood and, near the lower northern end, a bench is situated in a clearing.

The younger of the planted areas is an excellent habitat for woodcock, who remain absolutely still and camouflaged as you approach, then burst from the undergrowth at the last minute.

Garton Wood presents excellent opportunities for the prospective owner who would like to manage and shape the wood, perhaps to encourage coppice growth and plant new species or carry out conservation projects.

The wood takes its name from Frederick Gibson Garton, a grocer from Nottingham who invented and developed HP Sauce. Many would say it’s the only acceptable accompaniment to a sausage sandwich (other sauces are available).

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Directions

Just 10 miles from the centre of Nottingham and 20 miles north of Leicester.

Directions.

From the South:-

  • Travelling along the A46 turn on to the A606 signed to Nottingham.
  • Pass the left turn to Widmerpool.
  • Continue straight on through Stanton-on-the-Wolds.
  • Immediately after leaving Stanton-on-the-Wolds turn right into Laming Gap Lane.

From the West:-

  • Travelling along the M52 turn on to the A606 signed to Melton.
  • Go under the railway and through Tollerton.
  • Go straight on at the traffic lights.
  • Pass two left turns to Normanton.
  • Immediately before Stanton-on-the Wolds village sign turn left onto Laming Gap Lane.

Laming Gap Lane:-

  • Pass Wynnstay Cottage on the left and proceed to a sharp right hand bend.
  • Park in the lay-by at this point.
  • Cotgrave Forest is 100 metres north east along Wolds Lane.
  • Walk round the green entrance barrier and continue along the track (Wolds Lane), and follow the track round a sharp right hand bend and then take the lefthand downhill turn.
  • Continue for 250 metres Garton Wood is located to the right of the track.

Please note: the particulars with plans, maps, descriptions and measurements are for reference only and although carefully checked we cannot guarantee their accuracy and do not form part of any contract. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.

Interested in this woodland? Get in touch with us:

Contact Liz & Dan Watson on 07970 116 515 or email us at [email protected] with your details.