Howell Wood Burnt Wood Lane, Brierley S72 9EZ
Free parking for Howell Wood walks and nature trails
Howell Wood Car Park is a free, Forestry Englandmanaged gravel lay-by located on Burnt Wood Lane, serving Howell Wood nature reserve and walking paths around Brierley. The unmarked facility accommodates around 20 vehicles; it operates from dawn until dusk; no overnight parking. There is no lighting or CCTV; daytime visits only. A Forestry England information board at the entrance provides trail maps for the 3 km Howell Wood circular walk, details on ancient woodland conservation, and wildlife-spotting tips (e.g., woodpeckers, foxes). Benches and picnic tables are located near the lot perimeter overlooking deciduous woodlands. Pedestrian paths lead directly to the wood trailhead (0.05 km) and to a connecting bridleway toward Woolley Edge Junction (4 km). Seasonal guided foraging walks reduce capacity by 5; signage directs drivers to the Oakwell Hall North drive overflow lot (3 km). Maintenance crews clear invasive Rhododendron quarterly and perform litter picks monthly.
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