Nature for everyone at Shenley Wood
Published: 18/08/2026
Accessibility improvements
Watch the video with Ellie, our Landscape Development Officer, to hear about the changes that we've made to help make the ancient woodland more accessible for all ages and abilities.
Working with our Access Ambassadors, we've made various improvements and additions to help make the woodland more accessible. These include:
- a new ramp from the accessible parking
- refreshed maps that show accessible routes and gradients
- more benches to take a rest
- improved drainage to help prevent footpaths flooding in winter
New trails to explore
Accessible Sound Trail
The Accessible Sound Trail follows surfaced footpaths and invites people to scan QR codes to unlock stories and sounds from the woodland, with purple rubbing discs along the route for young explorers. We've created a Sound Trail Challenge Booklet to help families make the most of their visit.
Route distance: 0.7km
Woodland Discovery Loop
The Woodland Discovery Loop takes visitors further into the heart of the wood on unsurfaced paths, passing wildlife habitats and the hidden Woodland Glade.
Route distance: 1.2km
Woodland Edge Trail
For those looking for a longer walk, the Woodland Edge Trail follows the perimeter of the wood using surfaced footpaths and cycle paths, with changing views including wildlife-rich ponds that support local drainage.
Route distance: 2.3km
