k.k.stevenson1
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Bestwood Country Park is situated about five miles north of Nottingham.The park comrises 600 acres in three distinct areas. Woodland-250acres-an area of mixed secondary woodland on an ancient woodland site .A management regime is in place to woodlands. Open grasslands-200acres-an area of grassland with scrub edges and a area of marshy scrub on top of the old pit. Mill lakes and meadows-150acres an area of water through which the River Leen runs which also includes a small reed bed. Access 24hours a day Numerous tracks and trails to explore. Access for vehicles is Car park 1 at SK572464. TOreach this car park turn off Oxclose Lane into Queens Bower Road.Take the first right Bestwood Lodge Hotel.Car park 2 at AK555476.This car park is situated at the Winding House and is located by turning off Moor Road(B683)into Park Road in bestwood Village .Continue up Park Road for about half a mile and the car is on the right hand side BIRDS The Park as all the woodland and grassland birds you might expect in such habitats including all three woodpeckers.