Baydons Wood

Baydons Wood is a small, 1.09 ha WOYD site adjacent to the river Avon near the centre of Chippenham. This young woodland, planted in 2000 contains a mixture of broadleaf species, predominantly oak, ash and field maple, all establishing well. Some willow has also been planted in the wetter parts near the river to supplement the existing mature willow and alder. These contribute to the river edge habitat (C1), home to frogs, wrens and other wildlife. To the NE of the site runs the river Avon, over which lies a golf course, with further open fields to the SE. Private property surrounds the remainder. Management access is available via Baydons Lane along the Sustrans cycle track. This runs along the south-eastern boundary and over the river via a new bridge, linking two sides of the town. As a result public access is very high and the short circular walk through the wood is frequently used. However, the wood's close proximity to housing can attract a small degree of vandalism.

This site has been transferred into third party management with appropriate safeguards in place to ensure it remains protected. The site is no longer under our day-to-day management control and therefore we do not maintain a management plan for this site. There are also no dedications available on this site.