Clanger Wood
This walk explores Clanger and Picket Wood near Heywood and Trowbridge in Wiltshire.
The 59 hectare (145 acre) woods include some easy footpaths taking you around the site. The woods are particularly lovely in spring when there are carpets of bluebells to see. Also look out for a variety of woodland birds including the nuthatch, treecreeper and willow warbler. In the summer months look out for butterflies that include the Silver-washed fritillary and the White Admiral.
You can start your walk from the car park on the western side of the woods, just off the Westbury Road at a postcode of BA13 4LL for your sat navs. From here you can pick up the trails heading east across the site, with the option of following another footpath north to visit the little village of Yarnbrook.
Postcode
BA13 4LL - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Clanger Wood Ordnance Survey Map 
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Clanger Wood Open Street Map 
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Clanger Wood OS Map 
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Clanger Wood Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
The woods are ideal for a sheltered dog walk under the tree canopies. You will probably bump into other owners on a fine weekend day.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head north into Trowbridge and you could try the Trowbridge Park and River Walk. Near here there's also the delightful village of Holt where there are two historic National Trust properties with beautiful gardens.
Just a couple of miles to the west you'll find Southwick Country Park. The 100 acre park has a series of good walking trails to try.
Just to the south you can enjoy a climb to the Westbury White Horse and enjoy fine views over the area. You can also pick up the Wessex Ridgeway and White Horse Trail from this elevated position.
If you head south to Westbury you can pick up the Imber Range Perimeter Path. The circular route takes you around the MOD's Imber Range on Salisbury Plain. It includes a climb to the Battlesbury Hill Iron Age fort where there are some excellent views over the region.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Wiltshire Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Entrance to Clanger Wood.
Clanger Wood Clanger Wood and nearby Picket Wood are in the care of the Woodland Trust. There is a small car park accessible from the A350 Trowbridge to Westbury road. Care must be taken when entering and leaving, the car park entrance is not signposted and is not obvious. This can be a very busy road.
Church Road in the nearby village of Heywood. The junction with the A350 is about 50 yards behind the camera, Dursley is about half a mile along the road. The buildings in the background are at North Bradley.
Cottages at Yarnbrook. This little village is located just north of the woods.