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Maulden Wood
 

Maulden Wood is an attractive mix of semi-natural broadleaf woodland, acidic grassland and conifer plantations. A waymarked walk leads visitors from the lay by on a tour through the wood.
The grasslands in the centre of the wood are managed by the Greensands Trust in partnership with the Forestry Commission, and are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the acidic grassland and heathland interest. The northern end of the wood is also an SSSI because of its importance as one of Bedfordshire's largest remnants of ancient woodland.

How to get there:

Clophill is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: TL 075390

Maulden Wood is accessed from the Deadman's Hill lay by on the A6 adjacent to the wood.


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WILD SERVICE TREE IN MAULDEN WOOD

Facilities:

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Activities:

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walking

Take a healthy walk in the fresh air in this beautiful ancient woodland on the Greensand Ridge. Follow one of our waymarked walks or find your own way through the network of rides and woodland tracks.

cycling

Cyclists are welcome on the surfaced gravel tracks. Mountain bikers are asked to use the specialist facilities at nearby Rowney Warren Wood.

Contact:

Northants Office

01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
Maulden Wood is the perfect place to visit at this time of year, when flowers are in their abundance and you can smell the sweet scent of honeysuckle, meadowsweet and wild privet. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of this beautiful ancient woodland as you walk along the many rides and surfaced roads.

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