Just to the west of the pretty village of Ipstones, this beautiful woodland is set on a west-facing slope with an attractive mix of broadleaf and conifer trees of mixed ages.

From the parking space, close to the road at the southern end of the land, a winding path leads into the wood with the brook flowing close by. In a low-lying area close to the brook, a silted up fishpond is flanked by alders and scrubby willows, typical of this type of habitat and great for wildlife. Beneath the alders, with a bright flush of yellow are swathes of marsh marigold. Birch and rowan are growing throughout the wood and a veteran sweet chestnut tree can be found near the field boundary. There are a number of oak trees too and, more alders follow the line of the watercourse.

Many colourful woodland flowers can be found, including wood anemones and a scattering of bluebells. Other ground flora includes native ferns, patches of blackberry, holly bushes and woodland grasses.

Towards the northern end of the wood an old pumphouse is located close to the route, now with only four brick walls remaining. A roof might be fashioned to create a useful store. Beyond this, the northern boundary crosses the path. During spring and early summer, birdsong is all around.

One of the most striking features within the wood is a statuesque rock, known as Magog (Gog is nearby in a neighbouring wood). Shown on OS maps, this picturesque geographical feature used to be a visitor attraction in Victorian times. Today, it is surrounded by trees and nestles into the bank towards the north-eastern corner of the wood. A small cave, complete with a seating ledge was cut many years ago and is the perfect venue for imagined stories of the past!

The burbling stream runs year-round and forms the western boundary of the wood, its banks lush and verdant with marsh marigolds and rushes.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant