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Morkery Wood

(Average user rating5 unrated 4.5/5)
 
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

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User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Have walked these woods for 30 years. Just wondering why more felling. Are more trees to be planted? Or will spaces be left to naturlise ?

patte, 8/Jan/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

Great, accessible walking on gravel paths plus well sheltered on rainy windy days. Plenty of wildlife to hear and see, and we have recently seen a lot of deer. Excellent for off lead dog walking.

Elizabeth England, 17/Jan/2011
4 Stars 4 Stars

We visited today and heard a number of chiffchaff as well as our first willow warbler of the year. We also saw red kite, a pair of buzzards, primroses, comma and brimstone butterflies.

Anonymous, 5/Apr/2010
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Autumnal oak leaves (Quercus robur)

Facilities and Activities

Parking
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.
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Horse riders are welcome.

Contact:

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