A natural learning experience

Rocks East Woodland covers 100 acres of historic woodlands, overlooking St. Catherine's Valley in the Cotswold Area of outstanding natural beauty.

The woodlands consist of a mixture of broadleaved and coniferous trees, and are sympathetically managed in a manner that conserves the native wildlife and its habitat. They provide homes for deer, badgers, a variety of birdlife and many interesting plants.

An area has been dedicated to camping and caravanning. This pleasant site in unspoilt countryside is an ideal venue for visiting the Georgian City of Bath.

In the woodland, waymarked paths, together with information leaflets, guide the public along various walks (if required guided tours can be arranged). Within the woods you will discover a magical woodland garden, which features a walled pond, grotto and cave, with the spectacular 'Valley of the Rocks', and a series of walkways and steps.

What Do We Do?

We offer a variety of resources for a wide range of groups including the following:

• Primary and Secondary School Children
• Students in Further and Higher Education
• Natural History and Environmental Groups
• Scouts / Guides / Cubs / Brownies
• Youth Clubs and other Youth Groups
• Companies

We also offer timber and forest products for sale, such as firewood, wood chippings and rustic poles, to name a few.

Facilities

At Rocks East Woodland we have a wide range of facilities at your disposal, examples of which are:-

• 100 acres of mixed woodland
• Classrooms and lecture rooms
• Kitchen and toilet facilities
• Camping and caravanning
• Seminar facilities
• Ample car parking
• Guided walks
• Sculpture trail
• Special courses and events
• Secret Victorian woodland garden

Opening Hours

Opening hours of the woodland for visitors from April, 1997

Sundays and Bank Holidays 11 am - 5 pm

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10 am - 2 pm
Other times by arrangement

(Please telephone beforehand)

Party bookings welcome

Admission charges for 1997: Adults £1.50 Children 75p

How to get to Rocks East Woodland

Rocks East Woodland is :
5 miles from Bath
12 miles from Bristol
6 miles from the M4 (Junction 18)
It can be reached by car (see above map), or by
Badgerline Bus (288 from Bath, alight at Hunters Hall, then a short walk)
For timetable details please telephone 01225 464446

For further information please telephone :
Marylyn Timms or Tony Phillips
on
01225 852518

or E-mail us
at
rew@pisle.com

Rocks East Woodland
Ashwicke, Near Bath, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8AP