Fence Wood, and it's ajoining area to the north of the Marlston Road is a large block of commercial woodland, with hardwood and softwood plantations of varying ages. The area is well served with footpaths, bridleways and permitted paths.

Small car parking areas are to be found on the Marlston Road, and Slanting Hill. These provide access to the woods. Visitors are recommened to have the Ordinance Survey 1:25,000 map for SU57.

Woodland birds to be found here include all three species of Woodpecker, although the Lesser-spotted is very scarce. Buzzards, Tawny Owls and Woodcock occur, also Marsh Tits, but perhapse no longer any Willow Tits, which were formerly to be found here.

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