Bourne Woods

(Average user rating 5 unrated

4.2/5)

Bourne Wood is a quiet ancient woodland with mixed conifers and semi-natural broadleaf trees. There is a car park and picnic area. Visitors can walk up to the ponds where kingfishers and herons can often be seen. The wood is being gradually restored to native broadleaf woodland under the 'Ancient Woodland Project'. The Friends of Bourne Wood help to look after the wood and organise regular events throughout the year.

How to get there:

Bourne Woods is part of Kesteven Forest. Bourne is the nearest town or village.

On foot the woods can be accessed from Beech Avenue, Bourne. By road a car park is signposted off of the A151 half a mile west of Bourne.

OS Grid Reference: TF 075201
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Bourne Wood Car Park

Other places to go in Kesteven Forest

User Comments

5 Stars
I say keep the woods free of tourist facilities, and thus more reserved for those that truly love the great outdoors.

Ian , 5/Aug/2011

5 Stars
A great day out shame nowhere to buy a drink which would be a great asset for the woods incolmn. A few signed walks so you are aware of plants and animals etc that have been seen in each area would be both educational and interesting for all visitors especially the young . Dog owners are advises to use a stick and move mess off pathways which today wasn't being taken notice of Toilets are a must but locked pay as you go would help stop vandals ruining which I assume is the reason why locked. Pack a picnic and a great day can be had by all

Michelle and steve and 4 kids, 25/Apr/2011

4 Stars
wood love to give it 5 stars, and would do if they re-opened the toilets, even if we had to pay to use them, and i know im not alone in thinking this.