Ploughman Wood

Keren Young
John Tidmarsh
Rebecca Dicks
The bat boxes of Ploughman Wood

A few of the bat boxes of Ploughman Wood.  They are installed three per tree to provide different aspects and temperatures

Barbastelle bat viewed from below in a Ploughman Wood bat box

A Barbastelle bat in a Kent bat box.  The orange 'ear rings' are the larvae of chigger mites and are quite common on barbastelle.

Monitoring bat boxes at Ploughman Wood

Hattie Lavender

One of the county's few remaining ancient woodlands

Location

Green lane
between Lambley and Woodborough
Nottinghamshire
NG4 4QE

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A static map of Ploughman Wood

Know before you go

Size
32 hectares
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Entry fee

Free access
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Parking information

There is no designated car parking but cars can be parked roadside near footpath access points

Access

The woodland is accessible on foot via the public footpath which runs from Green Lane, Lambley to Woodborough

Access to the reserve is open at all times. Footpaths lead to and around the reserve. Those wishing to access the reserve via a vehicle must contact the Trust. Contact the Trust for more information.

Dogs

On a lead

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

During Spring, when Bluebells & Wood Anemones carpet the ground

About the reserve

This wood was once part of a much larger area of woodland that dates back to the 13th century. It is mainly ash/oak woodland with some other species and this mix provides an excellent range of habitats for wildlife. The presence of substantial quantities of dead wood provide an excellent habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Over 280 species of invertebrates have so far been recorded.

Contact us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 0115 958 8242
Contact email: info@nottswt.co.uk

Environmental designation

Local Wildlife Site (LWS)