Swithland Wood

Swithland Wood covers an area of 170 acres and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is acknowledged as one of the best remnants of native woodland in Leicestershire. Swithland Wood has something to see throughout the seasons. The Wood contains many tree species, principally of mature oak, birch, alder and lime, which support a rich variety of butterflies, moths and birds. The Bradgate Park Trust manage the wood to maximise the benefits to wildlife. This has included re-introducing traditional coppice management, which encourages carpets of wildflowers in spring, including traditional native bluebells. The wood also includes one of the finest traditional hay meadows in the area. An ancient oak woodland, part of Charnwood Forest, it is beautiful at all times of the year and used by families, dog-walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. There are numerous routes through the woods offering different terrains. For more information, please see https://www.bradgatepark.org/swithland-wood