Gunpowder Woodland Trail

Route

• Enter Gunpowder Park entrance via the entrance to the left of the Field Station.  Proceed on the surfaced pathway, continuing up and over the hill.  (The Meridian viewpoint is a short detour from the route. Turn left at the top of the hill and follow the pathway)

• At the T-junction turn left, proceeding along the path, alongside the bridleway.

• Turn left at the next junction and then right towards the wet woodland area, Osier Marsh.

• Continue along the boardwalk through the wet woodland, passing a bird hide and seasonal pond on your right.

• At the end of boardwalk bear to the left (a metal bird screen and seasonal pool is a short diversion to the right) and continue along the pathway.

• Turn right at the T-junction and follow the path, passing the Hazel, Blackthorn and Elderberry shrubs.

• Pass through the bollards on the perimeter of the site and turn left onto Sewardstone Road.

• Follow the pavement up and over the hill.

• Turn left through a small metal gate, re-entering Gunpowder Park. Follow the hard surfaced path, which leads back to the Field Station. (The Spiral Mound viewpoint is a short detour from the route. Turn right, in front of the Field Station).

Toilets:

• Gunpowder Park Field Station.