Some of the huge trees you’ll see on this walk are North American Redwoods, also known as ‘Sequoias’. Great big softies, their bark is spongy to protect the tree from forest fires. Make sure you’ve got the right tree before thumping one though!
Years ago when this was a working wood, wooden stakes were treated at the hut in big ‘pickling tanks’ so they’d last longer. A woodsman who wanted to live forever jumped into one. He’d still be alive today if he’d been able to swim!
In North America the Sequoias are so soft that bears are often found cuddling them.
The walk starts from the Pines car park. From Shrewsbury, go right off the A5 signposted Nesscliffe. Take the next right to Great Ness turning left in the village. Follow the lane up the hill. The car park is on the right after half a mile.