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Brankley Pastures Nature Reserve

Yoxall
Barton under Needwood
Staffordshire
DE13 8BN

Tel: 01889 880100

Brankley Pasture, Photo by Tim Wayne

About

Formerly part of the Needwood Forest, until relatively recently the land was farmed for wheat and arable crops, a collection of seven estates and extended to over 9,000 acres of largely wooded parkland or ‘wood pasture’.

Large numbers of trees were cleared during the enclosures of the 1800s when land was claimed for agriculture. Part of the reserve and some of the nearby woodlands are relics of this historic landscape which the Trust is now trying to recreate at Brankley Pastures.

Amazing views over the surrounding ancient landscape - especially on a frosty or snowy day. The ancient trees are a wonderful spectacle too.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Brankley Pastures is situated 2.5 miles north-west of Barton-under-Needwood in East Staffordshire. Take the B5016 about 0.75 miles west to Barton Gate. Turn right and, in 0.25 miles, left. After a further 0.5 miles go over a crossroads and continue alnog this road for approximately 0.25 miles. The parking area is on the left hand side.

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