Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve
Bedford Purlieus is an historic ancient woodland in the Soke of Peterborough. The wood was declared a National Nature Reserve by English Nature in 2000, in recognition of its importance as a species-rich semi-natural native woodland. The wood is home to more plant and insect species than most other woods in this country.
Limited car parking facilities are available, and the wood is open for quiet recreation.
How to get there:
Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve is part of Rockingham Forest. Wansford In England is the nearest town or village.
There is a car parking area on the farm track between the A47 and the Wansford to Kings Cliffe road, just off the A47, on the left hand side.
OS Grid Reference: TF038005
Other places to go in Rockingham Forest