Finemere Wood is just the place to be to observe the awakening of the wild

"Dishevelled, damp and grimy, they look a sorry state. But still they smile and laugh and I don’t doubt they will be back for more of the same in a couple of weeks."

...there is life in the wood, albeit quieter and less colourful than its human companions. Stand still, look, and listen.

"Nature is resilient and I find this grounding. No matter what is going on in the world, or in our personal lives, these trees will continue to grow and thrive as they are repeatedly coppiced…

"The wood becomes one again, no evidence of human intervention remains."

Butterflies and flowers abound in the meadows of Finemere Wood

"Each visit to Finemere Wood stuns us with the emergence of another species. Senses are overloaded with the wonder of bird song, the vibrancy of flora and the buzzing of invertebrates.…

"The gentle rhythmic swish of scythes can be heard in the depths of Finemere Wood. Seven scythers swing and sway in harmony with the symphony of birdsong."

"...at every time of the year there is some delight to be had in the oasis that is Finemere Wood"

"In record time the job is done and a huddle of soggy, dripping hardy souls retreats to the welcoming warmth of their homes and families."