Three sculptures and a waterside trail planned for ancient woodland in Bolton
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThree new sculptures and a new woodland water trail are planned for a moorland country park. The Woodland Trust, who own and maintain the huge Smithills estate north of Bolton, plan a water trail and features through Walker Fold Woods, alongside Dean Brook.
The trust said the trail would allow visitors an opportunity to learn more about the work the Woodland Trust does at Smithills to look after its habitats, as well as being informed of about the historic importance of the site.
The Smithills team have worked with community groups and six pieces will be developed, each focussed on a different area of the estate. READ MORE : Tragedy of 'a perfect son', 18, who died after ingesting poisonous substance bought online To tell the stories on the trail the trust have applied to Bolton Council to install information boards, steel silhouette sculptures, a bird hide and story stones.
Smithills estate is the largest site owned by the Woodland Trust in England and contains various habitats from woodland to extensive moorland including part of Winter Hill, which is dominated by the giant television mast.
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