Twyford Wood

 

Twyford Wood is an interesting ancient woodland site. The wood was a second world war airfield, RAF North Witham, and still retains many military artefacts, including the wide open runways and the derelict control tower. After the war the airfield part of the wood was planted with oak and conifer trees. The grassland areas are home to a regionally important colony of dingy and grizzled skipper butterflies. The butterfly reserves are managed by the Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation.
The wood has a small car park and picnic area.

How to get there:

Colsterworth is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SK 947239

Twyford is located 1 mile east of the A1 near Colsterworth village, on the A151.

Start your visit from:

Other places to go in Kesteven Forest

• Callan's Lane Wood
  
• Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
  
• Bourne Woods
  
• Morkery Wood
  
• Ropsley Rise Picnic Area
  
• Temple Wood
  

Facilities:

Activities:

	You are free to enjoy walking along the World War II runways and feeder roads throughout the wood.
	The concrete runways make for excellent all-weather cycle routes.
	Horse riding is welcome in Twford Wood, but grassy rides and tracks may be very wet.

Contact:

Northants Office

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