Wapley Hill Wood

Visitor information

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Wapley Hill Wood

Located near village of Stansbatch, discover this historic working woodland that dates back to the Iron Age

Come and walk and enjoy the beech trees, discover the hillfort and have a tasty picnic at Wapley Hill Wood.

You are welcome to walk anywhere in this woodland but we ask horse riders and cyclists to keep to the surfaced tracks to prevent the smaller paths becoming impassable for those on foot.

At a glance

Walking trail
Picnic area
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Picnics at Wapley Hill Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Wapley Hill Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

There are picnic tables located near the car park.

To prevent forest fires and...

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Wapley Hill Trail at Wapley Hill Wood

A gentle stroll through this woodland takes you up onto an Iron Age hillfort before winding back down to the car park.

Follow the red waymarkers.

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