Woodland for sale

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A moderately sloping woodland with great potential for conservation and recreation, featuring incredible views across the Derbyshire Dales

Set within a dale in the wider Sprink Wood - classed as an Ancient Semi Natural Woodland - Norcliffe is a hidden gem with the potential to establish a woodland hideaway surrounded by natural wonder. The woodland is situated close to the Peak District National Park, south of the charming county town of Matlock and is well connected to the M1 motorway. The nearby market town of Wirksworth is worth a visit with The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth StarDisc and Heritage Centre just a few of the local attractions on offer.

The canopy is made up of sycamore, ash and some oak, with the lower levels consisting of holly, elm, hazel and field maple. The woodland floor is awash with dog’s mercury, wild garlic, yellow archangel and harebell and is buzzing with insect life in the summer months.

Norcliffe Wood is moderate to severely sloping and while this does present some management and access challenges, with a little industry and a few weekends of graft, one could create some very useful plateaus to utilise the flat space and take advantage of the incredible views over the dales.

The skies frequently host red kites, buzzard and hobby falcon, and down at ground level, badger, fox and roe deer are regularly sighted. After dark, the calls of tawny owls and the high-pitched squeaking of bats fill the summer nights.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Harry says...

"I would create some paths and cut terraces into the hillside to establish one or two areas to sit and enjoy the stunning views and rich natural wonder of the wood. I would think about clearing some of the sycamore to open up the view slightly.

Once I had cleared some areas, I would take advantage of the open space by planting a selection of native broadleaves such as beech, hornbeam, wild service, and oak which should establish well on this southern facing slope.

I would create a forest garden cut into the slopes, and enjoy tending to it while bathing in the sunshine and views during the warmer months."

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.