Courses and Guided Walks

We are happy to offer guided walks through the wood.

Come and visit a traditionally managed coppice woodland, learn about the management techniques, the benefits to wildlife and the products produced from the coppice.

We have now been coppicing and making charcoal for over 20 years and have been involved in local and national charcoal initiatives. We can offer hands on courses in coppice management and charcoal making, contact us for dates of forthcoming courses.

We can give individual tuition or run group courses in making charcoal and coppice management by arrangement. We also do outside demonstrations of charcoal burning.

The cost for a guide is £50 for a walk of 2 hours.

Please call us on 07785 536613 for more information and to confirm availability.

Charcoal Making Course

24th June 2023.
9.30am -4.30pm.
At Rawhaw Wood, Pipewell village, NN14 1QZ.

Charcoal making in a traditional ring kiln.

It's barbecue time, but have you ever wondered how your Charcoal is made. Hugh and Carolyn have been producing Rockingham Forest Charcoal for over 25 years, in their sustainably managed coppice woodland.

Why not join them for a day and learn how to load and fire a Charcoal kiln. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in Charcoal, whether you are just curious about how it's made, or interested in producing your own. During the day Hugh and Carolyn will be able to share their knowledge and experiences of 30 years of charcoal making.

Notes. Drinks will be provided but bring your own lunch. Wear suitable outdoor clothing (not your best).

To book a place or for further information contact Hugh or Carolyn on 07785 536613.

The course is sponsored by the National Lottery Heritage Fund so there is no charge but places are limited so pre booking is essential.

Coppice Management Course

Saturday 14th October 2023
9.30am-4.30pm.
At Rawhaw Wood, Pipewell village, NN14 1QZ

This course is aimed at people with an interest in traditional Hazel coppice Management. The course is being held in a multi award winning woodland, and the last remaining commercial Hazel coppice within the Rockingham Forest.

The day will involve some practical hands on work, a walk around the site to see the various stages of the coppice rotation. It will also include the production of products, marketing, and the creation of dead hedges, and an overview of the environment benefits.

Notes. Drinks will be provided but bring your own lunch. If you have them bring your own billhook and saw,if not they can be provided. Wear suitable outdoor clothing.

To book a place or for more information contact Hugh or Carolyn on 07785536613.

The course is sponsored by The National Lottery Heritage Fund so there is no charge, but places are limited so booking is essential.