Notton Wood

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Located 6 miles south of Wakefield, off the A61 (Barnsley Road), Notton Wood features deciduous woodland.

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The Pine and Larch contained within the woodland were commercially planted. Part of the wood was felled by Italian prisoners of war in World War Two.

The site was designated a local nature reserve in 1992.

This mixed woodland attracts a variety of wildlife; species of particular interest include:

In the woodland, watch out for Grey Squirrel playing in the trees. In spring you can enjoy the Bluebells before the trees come into full leaf.

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