Woodland

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: The boundary is 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.

Viewing: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please 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.

Directions: Elder Wood, Redhouse Road, Orlingbury, Kettering

For viewing purposes, park on the verge near the metal gate on Redhouse Road, please don't block the gate.

Pass through the public bridleway gate into the field to the left of the main entrance. Follow the perimeter on your right hand side until you see a space in the hedgerow, pass through the boundary and join the main woodland track.

After around 400 metres you will come to a right hand bend where a small stream passes underneath the track, Elder Wood will be on your left.

If you would prefer the owner to show you around the woodland, please get in touch to arrange a time. 

Satnav: the nearest postcode is NN6 9TB as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access and parking are: 52.337794, -0.781397. W3W: ///rejected.strike.couriers

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