Extremely upsetting episode one recent weekend with an out of control dog with no owner in sight harassing, barking at, and jumping up at my children who were trying to catch falling autumn leaves. The dog came from nowhere, started barking angrily and could have seriously injured them if I had not thought to distract it with a stick. The children were in floods of tears immediately and extremely distressed for several days. I feel I cannot safely take them back. A huge, huge shame, as it is beautiful here all year round. So many other reviews say it is a great place for kids, but please consider this experience before you go and be aware of the...
Read moreI thought I had already done a review of this place. OK, here goes again. This place is lovely. A good example of how we can view nature and still let nature do its thing. There is too much eye candy in most places visited these days. Although they have their own beauty, this place, like most other wildlife trust places have a great balance of letting nature do what it does best and allowing us a safe environment to still enjoy its true beauty. This place is also a good place to study and practice navigation skills by the tree layouts, etc. Parking is also free across the road from...
Read moreIt was OK - ofc it's no Galloway. Alsmost marshy after rains so use proper boots. Some paths are more slippery. You will just be walking peacefully among tall trees, which I guess is what all one should be looking for when visiting this place and for that it's good. Road outside widens a bit for about 40 metres stretch or so to allow some parking in an otherwise national speed limit road. We were lucky as it had rained so not many there, but i doubt you will always find a spot - so plan accordingly. Bikes are not alloowed inside (except maybe if you are...
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