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Explore Salcey's Ancient Forest

In 2005, a 15-meter tall tree top forest walk was constructed in Salcey Forest that included a viewing platform 18 meters above the ground, providing views of Northampton town. The raised walkway was closed in 2018 for safety reasons. Salcey Forest contains several miles of ancient woodland and rare veteran oak trees that are over 500 years old, and provides public footpaths to observe the forest's variety of wildlife in what remains of a medieval royal hunting forest.

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Explore Salcey's Ancient Forest

In 2005, a 15-meter tall tree top forest walk was constructed in Salcey Forest that included a viewing platform 18 meters above the ground, providing views of Northampton town. The raised walkway was closed in 2018 for safety reasons. Salcey Forest contains several miles of ancient woodland and rare veteran oak trees that are over 500 years old, and provides public footpaths to observe the forest's variety of wildlife in what remains of a medieval royal hunting forest.

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In 2005, a 

tree top forest walk was constructed which has attracted many visitors and rises through
the forest to a height of about 15 metres (49 ft), at a gradient not exceeding 1 in 12. At the end, a
raised viewing platform sits above it at 18 metres (59 ft) from the ground, which is accessed by
stairs. Northampton town can be seen from the top of the final tower. In May 2018 the raised
walkway was closed to the public following health and safety reasons. [4] The project was placed first
in the Environmental category of the British Construction Industry Awards 2006. There is a similar
but longer raised walkway at Kew Gardens.
There are public footpaths through the forest and a range of wildlife can be observed. The forest is a
remnant of the medieval royal hunting forest. Reminders of the past can still be found, with several
miles of ancient woodland, building remains and ancient trees. The 'druids' or veteran oaks in Salcey
are rare and distinct wildlife habitats, and some of the veteran oaks are believed to be over 500
years old.

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