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The John Barnes Charitable Trust welcomes you to these woodland grounds. The site has many paths, several of which are have steep slopes and may have natural hazards associated with natural woodland habitats. We hope you enjoy your visit

and leave the site as you find it for others to enjoy.

About The Woodland

This two hectares of woodland is typical of the semi-natural woodland found around the Morecambe Bay limestone area. The principal species are Oak with Ash, Beech, Wild Cherry, a few Sycamore, Birch and Wych Elm. Groves of Yew trees are also a particular feature. Yew were also planted along the drive together with trees around the house and garden, and some are estimated to be over 300 years old. Fine specimens of Coast Redwood, Corsican Pine, European Larch, Scots Pine and Horse

Chestnut originate from planting in Victorian times, with Walnut and Sweet Chestnut more recently. The under storey has Holly, a few Hazel and Hawthorn. As well as Ivy and many ferns, the woodland ground flora includes Wood Anemone, English Bluebell, Common Violet, Spurge Laurel and Toothwort.

Wildlife

Ashmeadow woodlands provide a haven for wildlife

with more than twenty-six species of birds

breeding.

• Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch and

Tawny Owl are frequently seen.

• Butterflies in spring or summer include Peacock,

Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Speckled Wood,

Brimstone, Red Admiral, Painted Lady and the

occasional Dark Green Fritillary.