The Leighton Estate near Welshpool contains what is believed to be the tallest giant sequoia in Wales and one of the tallest in Britain. Planted in the 1860s as part of an ambitious Victorian planting programme, the grove includes multiple champion-sized trees in a dramatic hillside setting.
Visit information
- Access
- Restricted access
- Access note
- Part of the Leighton estate. Access may be limited. Check locally before visiting.
- Opening times
- No formal opening times. Estate land; access varies seasonally.
Redwood species here
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
The tallest is believed to exceed 50m.
A grove of mature trees, one a national champion
Notable trees
The Leighton Champion Sequoia
tree NotableA single giant sequoia of exceptional height, widely regarded as the tallest in Wales and possibly one of the ten tallest in Britain. Exact measurements vary by source but height estimates range from 50 to 54 metres.
- Height
- 52m
- Girth
- 8.2m
- Planted
- 1864