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Home › Castle Howard, Ray Wood

Castle Howard, Ray Wood, Malton, North Yorkshire, England

Record Id: 3636

Ray Wood is a reconstructed wilderness with serpentine walkways cutting through a replanted ancient wood. The replanting has included a collection of rhododendrons as well as hybrids, shrubs and trees from all over the world.

Part of the wood is for private use only and is used mostly for shooting.

Site designation(s)

Ancient Replanted Woodland

Environment

Terrain: Undulating

Soil type/s: Very acidic sandy loam near the Temple of the Four Winds, becoming richer and heavier towards the House.

Visitor facilities

Opening contact details:

http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/Display.aspx?iid=1400 or telephone 01653 648621/620

External web site link: http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/House-and-Gardens/Explore-the-Grounds-and-Gardens/The-Woodland-Garden.html

Record created: 13/08/2007 Record last updated: 09/05/2011

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