The ancient oaks of Savernake Forest are truly magnificent. Their history is written in every twist and turn of each ascending limb, and in every split and fissure of branch and trunk. Home to a myriad plants, insects, birds and mammals, Savernake Forest supports more ancient trees than anywhere else in Europe. Many trees are more than six hundred years old, while the documented history of Savernake stretches to a thousand years. A walk amongst the giants is life enhancing, and confers a valuable perspective on our place in nature.