Join us as we discover hidden green spaces in our blog series
We're near Pocklington for our hidden green space this month, in a woodland dale not far from town
At Move the Masses HQ we’re always keen to find new green spaces to explore. This spot was suggested by a staff member after exploring it one day. If you know of a place near you let us know, we’d love to hear about new places!
This historic wood is perfect for walking with families and dogs. This is the sixteenth blog in our series – check out the others here. Don’t forget to let us know if you visit anywhere new as a result – we always love to hear from you! Likewise, if you have anywhere you think others should know about, please get in touch and we’ll feature it soon: hello@movethemasses.org.uk
Happy exploring!
How to find Millington Wood…
This 52 acre wood woodland is 4 miles north of Pocklington.
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There is a small car park at the site.
The nearest toilets are in Pocklington. Pocklington has many pubs and cafes and there are a couple of cafes in Millington Village, 1 mile away.
Did you know…
Millington Wood has existed for nearly 1000 years, and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 1086. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and became a Local Nature Reserve in 1991 in recognition of its wildlife value.
Traditional woodland practices have played a key role in conserving Britain’s woods, and are still important in Millington Wood today. Charcoal makers used to live in the woods and used earth kilns. Today beech and sycamore timber is loaded into the metal kiln on site, and after 16 to 24 hours of burning it turns to charcoal which is sold locally.
