Bardney Limewoods NNR
The reserve comprises a group of small woods in Lincolnshire, the largest of which is Chambers Farm Wood
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County: Lincolnshire
Main habitats: Woodland
Area: 384 ha
Site map: Nature on the Map.
Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Bardney Limewoods NNR is managed by the Forestry Commission.
The woods are the most important examples of small-leaved lime woodland in Britain. They cover a wide range of soil and drainage conditions, resulting in a varied ground flora and range of different tree and shrub communities.
Spring and summer are the best time to visit for butterflies and wildflowers.
Location and access
The majority of the Bardney Limewoods are 1 to 3 km south of the A158 on either side of the B1202 between the towns of Bardney and Wragby. Access to the woods is via minor roads from the A158 and B1202. There is a car park in Chambers Farm Wood accessed from Hoop Lane via the B1202.
Other woods in the Bardney Limewoods NNR can be accessed via public rights of way.
The nearest train station is in Lincoln (15 km to the west).
There are bus services along the A158 on the Interconnect 6 route from Lincoln to Skegness.
Bardney is on the route of a major trail, the Viking Way, and close to Route 1 of the Sustrans National Cycle Network.
Facilities
There is a visitor centre and butterfly garden in Chambers Farm Wood. The nearest toilets are in the visitor centre and there is a picnic area nearby.
There is a marked trail through Chambers Farm Wood together with paths offering wheelchair access.
There are interpretation panels, and leaflets are available on-site.
