This coppiced woodland is part of the extensive and historically important Bardney Limewoods. Parts of these woods have regenerated naturally with typical ancient woodland flora, despite being modified by clearfelling and plantations in the mid 20th century
Features
Most of Southrey Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
This reserve is a well managed coppice of Small-leaved Lime, Hazel, Ash and Oak.
The ground flora includes Lily-of-the-valley, Early Purple Orchid, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Yellow Archangel. The wood has an interesting fauna that includes grass-snake, Nightingale and Woodcock.
Area: 9 hectares (22 acres)
Directions
Southrey Wood lies between Bardney and Southrey, on the B1190, there are entrances to it at TF 134 685 and TF 133 680. The reserve occupies the north-west corner of the wood, and its entrance is at TF 129 682.
Grid Reference: TF 127 682 Ordnance Survey map: 121
Public Transport
Buses between Lincoln and Horncastle can travel via Bardney.
Contact
Peter Cawdell
- 26 Chesney Road, Lincoln. LN2 4RX
- Tel: 07867 954 770