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Whitwell is famous for its wood, which is said to be the largest in Europe. It is arguably the finest woodland in North East Derbyshire, Whitwell Wood covers an area of approximately 420 acres atop a magnesium limestone outcrop.
Covering an area of approximately 420 acres, Whitwell Wood is said to be the biggest Wood in Europe. It is a great place for peaceful walks amongst the abundant wildlife of the area. Areas of interest include the locally famous 'Ginny Spring' which is located in the northern section of the wood, and the 'Three Shires Oak' a tree which can be found in a field on the eastern edge of the Wood and is where the county borders of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire meet.
The woods are managed by the Forestry Commission and with input from Whitwell Wood Natural History Group for wildlife, timber & public recreation.
in the county of Nottinghamshire
(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction E)The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...
in the county of Derbyshire
(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW)Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times...
in the county of Derbyshire
(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire...
in the county of South Yorkshire
(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N)The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...
a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire
(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW)Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish.....
All towns in Derbyshire
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