Holmewood Woodlands
Holmewood Woodlands has been recreated upon the site of the original 'Holme Wood' from where the village gets its name.'Holme Wood' was destroyed by the development of the colliery.
Today Holmewood Woodlands provide opportunities to wander through woodland and grassland areas. The footpaths continue across a farmed landscape into the historic countryside of Stainsby village, Stainsby Mill and Hardwick Hall.
The woodlands provide habitat for a variety of birdlife such as Kestrel, Long-tailed Tit and Greenfinch. Butterflies such as Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell and Common Blue utilise the grassland areas, while various dragonflies can be seen around the pond in summer.
The Astwith Circular Walk, a route of 5.5 miles can commence from Holmewood Woodlands. This walk visits the villages of Astwith and Hardstoft before returning to the Five Pits Trail near Locko Plantation.
From Holmewood Woodlands the trail goes north to Williamthorpe Ponds (1.25 miles) and Grassmoor Country Park (3.25 miles). South of Holmewood Woodlands are Locko Plantation (1.5 miles) and Tibshelf Ponds (4 miles).
Facilities available
- Footpath
- Bridleway/Horseriding trail
- Picnic area
- Woodland with public access
- Wildlife area
- Museum
- Light refreshments
- Parking
- Toilets
- Easy access for all
- On-site information
- Camping/Caravan site
- Children's play area
- Gardens
- Nature trail
- Events area
- Cycle path
Contact details
- Address
- Unknown
- Telephone
- Call Derbyshire 08 456 058 058
- countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk