Private playground

[scoops_uk]

Yippee!!

Just got permission to wander at will in the privately owned wood below, had a sneaky peak and it is fantastic 29 hectare semi natural broad leaved woodland with almost undisturbed wildlife.



Access is on a wildlife watching/photography basis, with a bit of foraging thrown in. Didn't want to blow things on the first ask so went for the least controversial activities first.

Expressed an interest in helping the ranger with any management work which hopefully, once I've demonstrated what a decent responsible type I am, might lead to a bit more liberty in bushcraft terms. Need to prove that the last thing I'd want to do is damage such a fantastic habitat though!

Just thought I'd encourage those with nowhere to play, have a look at your local OS map, go and visit the woods you can, speak to the landowners you meet and who knows where it might lead!

Scoops

[Ogri the trog]

Excellent work Scoops.

Nice one

Ogri the trog

[JonnyP]

Nice one Scoops, well done....That also good encouragement for others.....

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Hi,

Enjoy your new playground - it looks wonderful

I've been trying to buy some woodland in Kent for the last year or so. I've been outbid at auction every time

Must get on to the local land owners and see if I can also get somewhere to play.

Enjoy!

Phil

[Toddy]

Oh sweet
Very heartening too to hear of successful access stories South of the border.
Best of luck with it all,
Toddy

[leon-b]

well done mate, enjoy it
leon

[CLEM]

You lucky so and so! Well done mate,blummin marvelous .

[scoops_uk]

I forgot to mention it's in an AONB too There are no pheasants/shooting rights, the wood is managed purely to promote wildlife.

When I found it last weekend there were tracks everywhere.

Below is fantastic Roe deer track, I spooked who made it about 30 secs after taking this picture (hooray for Advantage Timber )! I would have followed the tracks further but I didn't want to get nabbed too far from the nearest path before I had asked permission.



Going for a proper explore this weekend, can't wait

Scoops