CCFG visit to Castle Hills and Nutwood, near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Please arrive at 9.30am so that we can start promptly at 10.00am

Themes: PAWS sites and productive coppice management

• Castle Hills PAWS site – owned by Leeds City Council
• Nutwood – privately owned Ancient Semi Natural Woodland
• Local co-oprative – Leeds Coppice Workers
• The day will offer the chance to explore coppice restoration and productive coppice management as well as discussing other PAWS restoration considerations amongst different compartments.
• Your guide for the day will be Tom Coxhead, Chair of the National Coppice Federation.

The visit details

Meeting point

Mickelfield MX Track

On arrival, drive underneath the bridge and park on the left hand side as close as possible to other vehicles due to limited parking space.

Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XifDMkEh41Nbv15p7

What to bring: Outdoor clothing and rugged cleaned footwear.

Booking is essential. To allow for good discussion and facilitate logistics, places at the meeting will be limited in number. Priority will be given to CCFG members, and there will be a waiting list if numbers exceed this so please let us know if you cannot make it. To book, please click this link. 

For any queries, please contact Polly Spencer-Vellacott, CCFG Administrator.