To the west of Fairfield in Pepper Wood, a semi-ancient woodland that is managed by the Woodland Trust. A remnant of the once widespread ‘Feckenham Forest’ of Worcestershire, Pepper Wood boasts an exceptional diversity of tree and shrub species.

Parking:  Use the car park on Dordale Road.  There is no vehicle access from Wood Lane.

Size:  59.58 ha (147.23 acres)

Grid ref:  SO937749

OS map Sheets:  Explorer 219; OS Landranger 139

Read the Woodland Trust article shining a spotlight on Pepperwood

Pepperwood Spotlight

Fairfield Forest

The Woodland Trust has acquired over 120 acres of adjacent land, thereby creating over 100 hectares of resilient continuous native woodland.

The creation of the new woodland blends natural regeneration/ colonisation with sympathetic tree planting, a significant locally distinctive and accessible landscape asset promoting nature recovery and climate resilience.

Pepperwood Volunteers

A team of volunteers help look after Pepper Wood, clearing brambles, maintaining paths and coppicing hazel.

The volunteers also make sustainable charcoal from felled wood and, using traditional tools, make fences, benches and other items that are sold to help fund Pepper Wood’s maintenance.

For further information visit http://www.pepperwood.co.uk/