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Grantleigh Close
Unusually for a modern development, this close is split in two, as far as road access is concerned. The continuity is maintained by this pedestrian and cycle way, which has been provided with profiled blocks which permit the passage of emergency vehicles.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 19 Oct 2008
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Old Coach Road
Now a pedestrian route linking Wollaton with Beechdale and Bilborough. The bollards mark the crossing with Grantleigh Close.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 19 Oct 2008
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Footpath alongside the stream
Harrison's Plantation nature reserve, linked with Martin's Pond and Raleigh Pond, forms a green oasis in the middle of suburban development. It is mixed broadleaf woodland which has developed a natural woodland character over the years. The path is a public right of way.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 3 Aug 2021
0.06 miles
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Footbridge, Harrison's Plantation, Wollaton
A woodland area next to the Martins Pond Local Nature Reserve. More info: http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire/reserves/Harrison's%20Plantation.htm
Image: © Katy Walters
Taken: 27 Dec 2006
0.07 miles
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Harrison's Plantation
An area of mature woodland linked to Martins Pond. Covering some 4 hectares, the woodland is dominated by sycamore, ash, wild cherry and oak. Damper areas support mature crack willows and alders whilst the understorey is a sparse layer of elder, hawthorn with some regenerating cherry. The ground flora includes a number of characteristic plants including dog's mercury, red campion, nettle-leaved bellflower and bramble.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 19 Oct 2008
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Stream in Harrison's Plantation
An area of mature woodland linked to Martins Pond. Covering some 4 hectares, the woodland is dominated by sycamore, ash, wild cherry and oak. Damper areas support mature crack willows and alders whilst the understorey is a sparse layer of elder, hawthorn with some regenerating cherry. The ground flora includes a number of characteristic plants including dog's mercury, red campion, nettle-leaved bellflower and bramble.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 19 Oct 2008
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Martins Pond overflow
This watercourse feeds into the wet woodland of Harrison's Plantation to the east of the Pond.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 19 Oct 2008
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A walk through Harrison's Plantation (3)
The stream from the outflow of Martin's Pond meanders through the trees providing a damp environment for frogs and toads. Thought to be the site of medieval stew ponds linking Martin's Pond and Raleigh Pond the Nature Reserve is managed by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust for the owners, Nottingham City Council. See http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire/reserves/Harrison's%20Plantation.htm
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Image: © Kate Jewell
Taken: 11 Mar 2008
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Footbridge, Harrison's Plantation
Image: © Oxymoron
Taken: 10 Oct 2008
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A walk through Harrison's Plantation (2)
An overflow stream from Martin's Pond flows through Harrison's Plantation eventually feeding into the lake at Wollaton Park. The stream and the associated wetland is a breeding ground for toads, frogs and newts as well as attracting many types of bird. See http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire/reserves/Harrison's%20Plantation.htm
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Image: © Kate Jewell
Taken: 11 Mar 2008
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