by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat into nature, the Olwen Wood Trail in Longwood offers a perfect escape. This secluded woodland trail is ideal for nature enthusiasts, slow walkers, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of a thriving...
by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
Each spring, the Bluebell Trail in Longwood transforms into a breathtaking spectacle. As you step into the woodland, the floor becomes a vibrant carpet of native bluebells, their vivid blue blooms creating a magical under-tree display. These delicate flowers are a...
by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
The Beech Avenue Trail is one of Longwood’s most enchanting woodland trails, defined by a striking avenue of mature beech trees. Their tall, straight trunks create a natural corridor, with branches arching overhead like a vaulted ceiling. In summer, sunlight filters...
by paulgadd | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog
The Dragon Sensory Trail is a woodland walk designed to delight families and spark children’s imaginations. Along the path, visitors are encouraged to pause, notice, and play—touching moss and bark, listening to birdsong, and taking in the fresh forest air. While...
by paulgadd | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
At Longwood Community Woodland, we’re passionate about creating a welcoming space where people, wildlife, and nature can flourish together. From maintaining trails to running community projects, every step we take is about ensuring this woodland continues to be a...
by paulgadd | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
For decades, tree plantations have been used as a quick way to reforest cleared land. Rows of fast-growing species—like pine or spruce—were planted for timber, pulp, or carbon offset projects. While these monocultures may look green from a distance, they lack the...
