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Kirton Wood

A semi-natural ash and wych elm wood covering 46 hectares

Location

Kirton Road
Between Kirton and Egmanton
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0HQ

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Size
46 hectares
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Entry fee

Free access
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Parking information

There is car parking available. If the gate to the small car park is locked, cars can be parked on the roadside verge opposite the entrance.

Walking trails

There is a circular path within the wood from the entrance and a broad green lane along the southern boundary.

Access

The entrance is approximately halfway between Kirton and Egmanton on an unclassified road. Access to the reserve is open at all times and there is a small car park available. Contact the Trust for more access information.

Dogs

Under effective control

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to July

About the reserve

This wood is a fine example of an ash/wych elm wood. It has a rich shrub layer made up of hazel, hawthorn, field maple, dogwood and privet. Common spotted and butterfly orchids occur, as well as twayblade. Various bird species can be seen, including chiffchaff and spotted flycatcher, and sparrowhawks are regularly seen.

Species

Habitat

Contact us

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

Local Wildlife Site (LWS)
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)