Wenlock Downs

The famous Picnic spot on the outskirts of Ooty is Wenlock Downs. For avoiding the cities hustle and bustle, concrete structure and, pollution one can enjoy in the lush green area for a day out and gather free oxygen. It will give the energy to start afresh. You can experience the Lush green meadow over the natural landscape where clouds roaming very near and rolling mountains covered with dense vegetation, cool climate, sometimes foggy. Here clouds can be seen hovering over the mountains at a close distance. Nature lovers and photographers heaven in the picturesque hilly terrains are eyes delight. Wenlock Downs is developing tourism in this region of Tamil Nadu. It covers a vast lush green vegetating area of 8000 hectares. The name of the attraction has been derived from a British soldier and the 3rd Baron Wenlock, Baby Lawley. The site is in between Ooty and Pykara. Previously Britishers and Europeans go for hunting in this forest area. Many blockbuster movies are shot at this site amidst the scenic beauty of Wenlock Downs. For event photography and filmography, People who know this often head to those locations. Amidst the scenic surroundings of Wenlock Downs, several personal and public videos are shot.