There are hazards in Great Wood for those who stray away from the main paths. There are areas of boggy ground and steep slopes where people can get into difficulties. A temporary, unsightly solution is to use taped cordons. A longer term more appropriate measure is to construct barriers made of natural materials.
Using branches from a recently fallen tree and other timber lengths collected from the nearby woodland, a barrier has recently been constructed by Friends’ volunteers using a method similar to hedge laying.
Friends of Astley Park 