Cambridgeshire
England
Corby is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SP9898
The Royal Forest of Rockingham, a medieval hunting forest, is formed from a beautiful patchwork of ancient woodlands and open agricultural land with historic and attractive stone built forest villages. Today the forest offers visitors plenty of choices and routes for walking, cycling and riding. The forest is steeped in heritage waiting to be explored. The Rockingham Forest is at the heart of the Forestry Commission's Ancient Woodland Project.
Mammals: The Rockingham Forest is rich in wildlife, from three species of deer to dormice. We have information about Roe deer, Fallow deer and Badger
Birds: Nightingales can be heard in some of these woods in summer time, as can many warblers, and you may also see various birds of prey, including the wonderful red kite. For live footage see Webcam link on the right under "Related Pages". We have information about Red kite
Insects and reptiles: Adder, grass snake and common lizard can be found in parts of the Rockingham Forest. We have information about Adder and Black hairstreak
Habitats: A great deal of ancient semi-natural woodland, with plenty of ponds, wet areas and some remnant heathland. There is also wood pasture.
How to Get There:
Located between the towns of Kettering and Peterborough
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Places to go in Rockingham Forest
Fineshade Wood
Wakerley Great Wood
Fermyn Woods
Southey Wood
Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve
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Other places to go in this area
Kesteven Forest
Wardley Wood
Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest
Contact
Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
What's of interest
All the Rockingham Forest woodlands are rich in flora and fauna, whatever the time of year.
Did you know
"Woods", the Ancient Woodland Project newsletter for 2007, is available from leaflet dispensers in most public access woodlands.
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