Boardwalk Problems
Following recent heavy rain, there has been flooding in Holyland Wood. This is not the first time this has happened but this time the force of the water has moved the whole of the boardwalk, dislodging it from its supports in places and forcing the joints between the sections apart. This means that the boardwalk poses considerable hazards, especially trips, to visitors.

After inspection by a number of people with previous experience of boardwalk engineering we have concluded that major work will be required to reinstate it to a safe condition.

Unfortunately we have decided that we will close the boardwalk through the reedbed and advise visitors to follow an alternative route via the higher woodland path.
We have placed temporary signs at both ends of the boardwalk warning users of the hazardous conditions as well as placing a notice inside the noticeboard. Shortly we will erect more permanent barriers and explanation notices, but in the meanwhile we ask visitors to avoid this path and use the alternative route.


Work to rectify the boardwalk can only take place when the ground is drier so we ask for your patience and understanding until the situation can be resolved.