Beautiful beech and rowan. Rich autumnal colours. Fragrant pine air. From the visitor centre head out following the yell
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Glenbervie Meadow
Timberline Meadow
All ability cycle track no public access
Route highlights Rich autumnal colours
Beautiful beech and rowan
Fragrant pine air
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Grade: easy Length: 0.6 miles Start/Finish: visitor centre Grideref: SU 811 417 Entranc Waymarkers: yellow
Alice Holt’s Habitat trail takes you along a path filled with an array of autumn colour. It’s particularly beautiful inWautumn i l l because o w s of its collection of native trees, such as oak, beech and rowan. turn a stunning, rich G rThese e e trees n orange, red and yellow at this Itime n cof lyear. o s u r e b
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From the visitor centre head out following the yellow waymarkers. As you approach the first Owl sculpture, you’ll see the soft orange and yellow hues Abbotts of theWood beech trees. Take & Cradle Lane a moment to sit on the bench here and admire the stunning colours around you. When you’re ready to continue, follow the path round to the right where you will be surrounded by beautiful beech and rowan trees. There are also a few pine trees along the path, so take a deep breath in to enjoy the fragrant air, feel the breeze on your face, and become truly aware of your surroundings.
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As you continue along the forest path, you’ll see it begin to open up, allowing more light to flood into the forest. Why not take a moment to enjoy the dappled light and listen to the wildlife in the forest surrounding you?
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Take the next left and follow the path as it slopes gently downwards. Take the path over the stream and listen to the gentle sound of water, admiring the silvery grey bark and stunning orange leaves of the beech as you go.
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The trail finishes under a young oak tree, its leaves a vivid orange and brown mix. To head back to the car park, follow the path as it winds gently through the woodland back to where you started.