Wilstead Wood
Wilstead is an ancient woodland site which is now a pleasant mix of semi-natural broadleaf woodland and conifer plantations. The wood is being gradually restored to site-native broadleaf woodland under 'The Ancient Woodland Project'. The wood is part owned and part leased from the former Haynes Park Estate. Pedestrian access is limited to the main ride network.
The wood is one of a handful of ancient woodlands in the Marston Vale Community Forest. The Marston Vale Community Forest is focused on establishing new woodlands in the landscape south of Bedford, which has been degraded by centuries of mineral extraction. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Forest Centre, half a mile east of Marston Moretaine on the Millbrook road. The centre houses a cafe, interpretation and education facilities.
How to get there:
Wilstead Wood is part of Ampthill Forest. Wilstead is the nearest town or village.
Wilstead Wood can be accessed by the carriage drive from the village.
OS Grid Reference: TL 073438
Other places to go in Ampthill Forest