The New Forest Plantation is a multi-functional woodland attached to the New Forest Village housing estate.
It’s a regular with local residents who enjoy walking and riding the stretch of greenery. It has been known as “Sharp Lane Plantation” in the past.
Location Details
- New Forest Plantation, 19 Kielder Dr, Leeds LS10 4FL, UKGoogle Map Directions
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Things to Note
New Forest Plantation has the following on-site or nearby:
- Dog Waste Bins
- Nearby Food & Drink
- Nearby Parking
- Nearby Toilets
- Pushchair Access
- Rubbish Bins
- Wheelchair Access
Location
The New Forest Plantation is 12-hectares in size. The woodland has over 9,000 trees and two ponds. The green area is accessible from multiple access points and incorporates bridleways and footpaths.
The plantation is located in New Forest Village, Middleton. Also known as ‘Miggy’ is a residential suburb situated 4-miles south of Leeds city centre.
Things to Do
Friends of Group
The primary intention of the Friends of New Forest Plantation is to make the green space a more welcoming place to visit and enjoy.
Volunteers in the group undertake activities like litter picking, planting tree saplings and bulbs. The group aim to plant a community orchard of fruiting trees.
More information of the group can be found on the Friends of New Forest Plantation.
Walk – Run
The New Forest Plantation is a half mile stretch of flat wide open paths that connect into a loop. This makes it a great stretch of pathway for a walk, run or even a scoot and ride with the little ones.
It’s also a really peaceful walking route with the dog. And frequently used by horses.
Fishing
The two ponds are full of wildlife. On a good day when the pond is clear you can catch lots of little sticklebacks. Keep an eye out for frogs, toads and newts too.
Birdwatching
The plantation is a lovely quiet area, perfect for listening to birdsong. Swans, ducks and moorhens can be seen visiting the pond area. And snipe, redshank and lapwing also like the wetland in semi-natural areas like the plantation.
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History
In 2009 Leeds City Council began working in partnership with the Forestry Commission to start developing the plantation as a wider initiative to develop a ‘green jigsaw’ linking natural green spaces in the south Leeds area.
Amenities
The nearest toilet is a 10-minute walk away at Asda Middleton Superstore (Google Map Directions).
Rubbish and dog waste bins can be found on the bridleways of the plantation.
Food and Drink
Robin Hood Fisheries (WF3 3AJ) is a 10-minute walk away from the Sharp Lane New Forest Plantation entrance. They serve a great fish and chip meal!
Parking
Limited on road residential parking is available on Sharp Lane, LS10 4TA (Google Map Directions)
Access
New Forest Plantation is accessible from Sharp Plane. The green space has wide and open paths suitable for wheelchair users.
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