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Southey Wood
 

Southey is a mixed woodland, with majestic oaks.
The wood is in the Soke of Peterborough, and was once included in the medieval Royal Forest of Rockingham.

How to get there:

Southey Wood is part of Rockingham Forest. Peterborough is the nearest town or village.

Southey Wood is located on the minor road between the villages of Upton and Ufford, 7 miles west of Peterborough.

OS Grid Reference: TF111025


Other places to go in Rockingham Forest

BLACKBIRD - MALE

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingPicnic

Contact:

Northants Office

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


active woods
What's of interest
This wood is full of surprises, such as huge cherry trees and mature oak on the boundaries. There are also lots of exotic trees, such as shag-bark hickory and Japanese maple.

What's on
What else is here
In Southey Wood there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
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