Visit the National Forest Noon Columns on your E-Bike Holiday
Updated: Nov 1, 2024
An E-bike or walking holiday through the National Forest offers a perfect opportunity to visit the six Noon Columns, created by the sculptor David Nash and sited throughout the Forest.
Carved from oak, a vertical slot in the columns casts shadows of varying length, depending on the time of day and year. The longest shadow is cast at “True Noon” on mid-summer and the shortest at “True Noon” on mid-winter's day.
Each column represents an aspect of the heritage and landscape of the Forest.
Jackson's Bank, Needwood – the most natural column, to represent the local ancient woodland
Croxall Lakes – this column represents the local flood plains of the River Trent
Grangewood – this column is shaped to represent a church spire
Bignall Woods, Staunton Harold – sitting on golden sandstone to represent the agricultural landscape
Sence Valley – represents the mining heritage of the area
Charnwood Forest – situated at the Billa Barra Hill Nature Reserve, this column represents the quarrying heritage of the area.
National Forest EBike Holidays
We offer a wide range of walking and electric bike holidays in and around the National Forest. From heritage railways to National Trust mansions, vineyards to breweries, we help you create your perfect cycling holiday.
Our holidays include everything you need to relax and enjoy your journey.
comfortable accommodation
luggage transfer every day
high quality electric bikes
comprehensive route plans and notes
reassurance of local back up support when required
Our high quality Riese and Mueller electric bikes are great fun to ride, with inbuilt GPS and offering an extra boost when required. You pedal, like a normal bike, and add extra power at the click of a button. Electric bikes also help even-out differences in cycling ability and fitness levels, ensuring no-one is left behind.
We look forward to helping you choose your perfect E-Bike holiday.
You can visit the Charnwood noon column on one of our E-bike holidays through the National Forest. Made from oak, the Charnwood column represents the quarrying heritage of the area. There are 6 noon columns to visit on our electric bike holidays through the National Forest. Made from oak, the Grangewood column is carved to represent the local church spires. Admire the Sence Valley noon column on your electric bike holiday through the National Forest. Made from oak, it is one of 6 noon columns created by sculptor David Nash. You can easily visit the Staunton Harold noon column on one of our electric bike holidays. One of 6 and crafted by sculptor David Nash, the Staunton Harold column represents the agricultural heritage of the area. On your e-bike holiday, combine a visit to the Croxall Lake noon column with a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum. One of 6 and crafted by David Nash, the Croxall Lake noon column represents the flood plains of the River Trent. The Needwood noon column in jackson Wood, is one of 6 to see on our electric bike holidays through the National Forest. Made from oak, this column represents the ancient woodland of the region.
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