Documented in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and then known as ‘Warmedun’, Warndon Wood is in the ancient county parish of Warndon. It lies directly beside the Salt Way, leading to Droitwich, famous for its brine. In early times Warndon Wood was held by Urso of Abetot the then Sheriff of Worcester.
The wood is immediately accessible from Junction 6 of the M5 and is a famous local beauty spot for walkers, family outings and dog walkers. Although no immediate parking is available, parking close to the verges nearby on the Warndon Villages enables a short walk up to the Wood. Local residents regularly use the variety of footpaths in the Villages, that ultimately lead through the woodland itself. They offer a pleasant rural stroll, albeit with the hum of motorway traffic in the background.
The wood is one of the finest bluebell woods in Worcestershire and during April to May is ablaze with bluebells, the wonderful truly English flower that carpets our woodland floors in Spring. There are few finer smells than the sweet scent of the bluebell and Warndon Woods offer one of the finest arrays during the flowering period.
A short way marked walk leads directly through the woodland and pleasant at any time of year. A particular favourite of mine, besides bluebell time, are crisp Autumn days with a slight chill in the air. With the leaves gently falling it is always fun to walk among the fallen leaves, kicking them along as children love to do. The rustle, the smell, and the thick leafy carpet reminds us that winter is almost upon us. Trees hang bare but offer a promise that Spring will once again return and the woodland floor will be ablaze with colour once more.
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