[2][3] It is mainly semi-natural woodland, and some areas date back to the last Ice Age, the Younger Dryas, 11,500 years ago.
[1] The range of habitats make it an important ecological site.
Plants include bluebells, anemones and violets and the rare wild service tree.
[2] The woods have parking facilities, picnic benches and a trail.
[2] There is access from Nairn Green, Oxhey Drive and Prestwick Road.