Pony Wood Path

The Pony Wood Path leads up from Little Wood around the edge of Pony Wood and then down to Aldcliffe Road.

History

This concessionary path was created by the Fairfield Association after it acquired the land in 2014.
Hedges were planted by volunteers and members of the local community in 2018 and 2019

The view across the reserve of Lancaster Castle and the Lake District hills.
A plaque at Harries’ view.
A notice board by the gate at Little Wood where bird sightings are recorded the winter.
Gates are kept shut to deter cyclists. They are locked when there is an amber warning of high winds.
In future, as the woodland extension matures, this will become a path through, rather than round, the wood. We may need to cut additional small paths to maintain viewpoints and provide a varied habitat.

Hedges are trimmed in places to maintain the view.
Edges of the path are scythed to prevent the path becoming overgrown with nettles and thistles.

Woodland birds such as long-tailed tits and goldcrest. Hazel and birch catkins in spring and rowan berries in autumn.