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Morkery Wood


(Average user rating: 4 Stars 4/5)

About Morkery Wood

Morkery is a small peaceful ancient woodland which was used as ammunition and bomb store during the second world war (RAF South Witham). The network of hard tracks provides good all year round access for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. A small car park and picnic area is provided. Much of the woodland was felled in the mid 1990s following the death of the Norway spruce crops planted after the war. These sites are naturally regenerating to site-native oak and ash woodland under the 'Ancient Woodland Project'.

How to get there:

Morkery Wood is part of Kesteven Forest. Castle Bytham is the nearest town or village.

Morkery Wood is located 2 miles west of Castle Bytham.

OS Grid Reference: SK 962190
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Morkery Wood Car Park

What's on in Kesteven Forest

BIRCH REGENERATION IN MORKERY WOOD

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingPicnicEducational
walking

You are welcome to walk throughout the whole of Morkery Wood. If you wish to access any of the fenced areas, please ensure you close the gates after you.

cycling

You are welcome to cycle anywhere in Morkery Wood.

horse riding

Horse riders are welcome.

Contact:

Northants Office

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

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (4 Stars)
6/May/2009
Great walk on good paths

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Come and visit this lovely woodland, which is different around every corner, from mature oak trees to younger pioneering species such as birch and ash.