The name 'Aldermoors' derives from the alder trees that predominately populate this ancient woodland, situated within a shallow valley in Woodley.
Trees and flowers
The woodland also comprises ash, hawthorn and willow trees. Aldermoors is a good example of the woodland management technique of coppicing, which has encouraged the growth of ground flora. During springtime, the woodland floor bursts out with wildflowers including bluebells, marsh marigolds, primroses and wood anemones.