Collyweston Great Wood & Easton Hornstocks NNR
Collyweston Great Wood and Easton Hornstocks NNR comprises two adjacent areas of woodland. Together they form one of the largest examples of ancient woodland in Rockingham Forest.
County: Northamptonshire
Main habitats: Woodland
Area: 155 Ha
Site map: Nature on the Map.
To view a map of Collyweston Great Wood, click here.: (173kb)
To view a map of Easton Hornstocks, click here.: (169kb)
Please note that no dogs are permitted on the site and access to the reserve is by permit only. For details email chris.gardiner@naturalengland.org.uk or telephone 01780 444704.
The reserve consists mainly of ancient woodland dominated by small-leaved lime trees. Birch, oak and ash are also common, and added interest is provided by open glades, rides and clearings.
Plants at the site include lily-of-the-valley, toothwort, mountain melick and wild columbine. Spring visitors can see outstanding displays of woodland flowers including bluebell, primrose, wood anemone and wild garlic.
Woodland birds and butterflies are also plentiful.
The woods have been coppiced for centuries and this traditional form of management is continued today. Trees are felled on a 15-20 year rotation, creating a series of open, sunny glades and patches of dense shrubby re-growth.
Location and access
The NNR is approximately 14 km west of Peterborough, just south of the A47. The nearest villages are Collyweston,one km to the north west, and Duddington, one km to the west.
There is a mainline train station in Peterborough. For details of bus services from Peterborough to Duddington go to the Peterborough City Council website.
Facilities
The nearest toilet and refreshment facilities are in local villages.
