Belhus Woods Country Park was originally part of the Belhus Estate, home of the Barrett and Lennard families from the 15th to the 20th Century. The grounds were designed by 'Capability Brown' and work carried out by Richard Woods.
Some areas of woodland are managed by the rangers on a traditional coppice rotation.
This provides products for traditional crafts such as thatching and hurdle making. It also increases light onto sections of the woodland floor resulting in spring blooms bluebells and other wild flowers, such as purple orchids and ragged robin in late April and early May which visitors can enjoy at their best. Spring is also the best time for hearing the woodland song birds and spotting the many other bird species, including ducks, geese and grebes, which live around the lakes.
There are several well-marked routes to guide visitors around the site, whether you want a short stroll around the woodland or a longer walk taking in the lakes. The rangers also run a programme of guided walks together with a variety of other events or you can fish, play, picnic, ride or simply sit by the water's edge and feed the birds.
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Belhus Woods Country Park