Woodland for sale

Turnpike Wood is a beautiful oak woodland set within the open landscapes of the Wiltshire countryside.

Wide rides and open glades create a wonderful sense of space, framed by towering oaks that line the tracks running through and around the site. These rides not only enhance the character of the wood but also provide excellent access for management.

The woodland features oak of varying ages, complemented by a diverse mix of birch, alder, hawthorn and ash. The terrain flat throughout easy to explore following the clear woodland paths, and in summer grasses and wildflowers spring up at lower levels. The rides and glades offer ideal spots for establishing camp bases for woodland activities and space to enjoy the dappled light filtering through the canopy.

For nature lovers, Turnpike Wood is a haven. Pheasants, hares and deer are frequent visitors from the surrounding countryside, drawn by the natural water sources and the shelter the woodland provides from the open fields beyond. Unusually, there were also a number of peacocks in the wood on our visit. Peaceful and private, the wood is set well away from roads, offering a rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the landscape.

The picturesque town of Cricklade is just a short drive away, with a range of pubs, shops and restaurants. Blunsdon and Swindon are also within easy reach, providing convenient access to the M4.

The ward is Blunsdon and Highworth and the Council is Swindon Borough.

Boundaries: The boundary is open N and W and borders neighbouring woodland. S follows the drainage ditch and the access track and bridleway beyond. W follows a shared access track. E is partially fenced and looks out to open fields. The boundaries are also marked with red paint on trees and posts.

Access: There is excellent vehicle access all year round via a hard track and locked posts at the junction of Little Rose Lane and a shared gate leading into the wood itself. Parking is possible within the woodland itself.

Covenant: There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands.

Viewing: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please download the details 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: Turnpike Wood, Great Rose Lane, Broad Blunsdon, Swindon.

For viewing purposes, park at the end of Little Rose Lane as marked on the map. Please don't block the access.

Follow the track marked blue for approx 800m. The main entrance will be on your left. Carefully climb over the gate to enter the woodland.

Follow the main access track heading east for another 80m, the entrance to Turnpike Wood will be directly in front of you.

Satnav: the nearest postcode is SN26 7BJ as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access are: 51.632664, -1.803738. W3W: ///file.went.bloom

We recommend downloading OS maps to your phone. It's very useful for giving you an idea of where you are on the ground when viewing woodland.

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.