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Deer are normally
quite shy animals and generally stay out of sight, but over
the years they have become accustomed to the safety of these
sanctuary fields. The deer seen from the Viewing Platform
are Fallow deer; the other species of deer in the forest
are Red, Roe and Sika.
So the story goes......after its mother was
killed on the road a forest ranger hand reared a young fallow
deer. As the deer got older he regularly left food out for
him and soon the deer was bringing his pals along with him.
This happened in the 1960s and the tradition continues today,
feeding taking place every day from Easter to the
end of October, between
1.30pm - 2.30pm.
Cycling is popular with
many miles of well
defined tracks or quiet country roads, the Forestry
Commission also have a Bolderwood
Cycle Trail (7.5 miles).
Picnic tables are situated under
the large Douglas fir trees or you can bring
a rug and have a picnic on the green.
The Bolderwood Forestry Commission Information
Centre is sited
under the trees and is open every weekend from Easter to the
end of October with a ranger ready to answer any questions.
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