This is a small Forestry Commission site, where they are working to restore areas of native broadleaf wood, and Butterfly Conservation are monitoring the site to see the effect this has on butterflies.

For more info visit: Official Hethfelton Wood website

Habitat and features

Mixed woodland and some open grass.

What to see

Butterflies

• Grayling
• Large Skipper
• Ringlet
• Silver-studded Blue
• Silver-washed Fritillary
• Small Skipper
• Speckled Wood

Other species

Greater spotted Woodpecker

Photo gallery

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Ownership

Forestry Commission