It is a joy to walk in Stoke Park Wood on a warm evening in high summer. This area was once the hunting grounds of King John and the Bishops of Winchester, who were some of the richest men in Christendom. They lived in luxury and enjoyed the highest standard of living at that time. Take a trip to Bishop's Waltham and imagine life in the Great Hall in the Bishop's Palace there.
In Stoke Park Wood deer still roam. Today the Forestry Commission looks after flora, fauna and forest. There are many beautiful tall trees, pleasant paths and tracks. Cycle riders enjoy the challenge of the specially constructed track, which is now being used again after lockdown closure.
I am truly thankful that there is still a clear line of sight from Stoke Park Wood to Winchester, without ribbon development, high rise buildings, houses and industrial enterprise areas spoiling this view.
In Stoke Park Wood deer still roam. Today the Forestry Commission looks after flora, fauna and forest. There are many beautiful tall trees, pleasant paths and tracks. Cycle riders enjoy the challenge of the specially constructed track, which is now being used again after lockdown closure.
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