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Explore Bourne Woods
(Average user rating: 4 unrated 3.9/5)

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 Friends of Bourne Wood organise regular events throughout the year.

The road to the car park often becomes icy and we frequently have to close the car park at short notice. Please check this website before travelling.

The car park is currently CLOSED due to snow and ice.

What do other visitors say?

We had a lovely family afternoon out on Friday in the woods but sadly had to leave early because the toilets were closed

Anonymous, 15/Apr/2013
5 Stars 5 Stars

We love to walk our dog in these woods, though sometimes it can be very wet/muddy even on the proper paths. Have seen deer, and lots of birds. Good car park with picnic tables.

Anonymous, 6/Apr/2013
4 Stars 4 Stars

I frequently enjoy the walks through the woods...feeding the birds etc. O would like to see a few changes though. 1: maybe a few seated sun shelters dotted around for when the summer heat gets too much...maybe for the slower members of the community. 2: perhaps look at improving the pathways at particular points like near the ponds areas...where it is thick sodden clay and very slippery. 3: maybe spend a little time sorting out the land drainage. Torrents of water cross the paths in a few spots, but generally it is very marshy and will attract midges/mosquitos when the better weather decides to arrive....making it less attractive for 9 months of the year.

Mike, 13/Mar/2013
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What's Here?

  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Parking
  • Picnic
  • Walking

Location

OS Grid ref: TF 075201

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Contact

Northants Office

01780 444920
northants@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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