We found our first geocaches in this area, and it’s a lovley spot that deserves a cache.
Knolls wood is the last remnant of an ornamental plantation that covered much of northern Leighton Buzzard.
In 1844 the owner of the wood set out to create a woodland on his land by planting a selection of Scots Pine, Larch and other hardwoods (Oak, Chestnut, Beech, Ash, Birch etc.). As a result of their success he then began to cultivate exotic and ornamental trees. By 1871, 250 different species were recorded here. Many of the larger trees in the woods today date from the original plantings in the 1840s. Part of the wood has since seen housing development - Redwood Glade in the 1970’s - and in the early 1980's, after several campaigns by local
residents, the woods were bought into public
ownership and have been safeguarded as an
amenity woodland. Leaving behind this area of approximately 4 hectares, from the original 33 hectares.
Parking available in Sandy Lane.