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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · East Midlands

Legbourne Wood

In or near Legbourne.

Free admission

Legbourne Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Legbourne Wood Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 606929

Andy Hutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Legbourne Wood is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.3286°, 0.0553°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

Legbourne Wood is one of the largest ancient woodlands in eastern Lincolnshire, featuring a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the wood's waymarked walking routes and observe over 60 species of wildflowers and various bird populations.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Legbourne Wood is a forest located in Muckton, Lincolnshire, within the East Midlands. It is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The wood offers a habitat rich in biodiversity, characteristic of the region's scenic landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3286, 0.0553
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Muckton
Postcode
LN11 8NX
Parliamentary constituency
Louth and Horncastle
Phone
01507 526667
Opening
Open at all times

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Legbourne Wood

Places to stay

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Campsites · East Midlands

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Campsites · East Midlands

Happyford CL

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B&Bs · East Midlands

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Hostels · East Midlands

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Legbourne Wood?
Legbourne Wood is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN11 8NX), in the parish of Muckton.
What is Legbourne Wood?
Legbourne Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Legbourne Wood?
Drivers can use postcode LN11 8NX.
Is Legbourne Wood a protected site?
Yes — Legbourne Wood is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Legbourne Wood free to visit?
Yes, Legbourne Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Legbourne Wood?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LN11 8NX. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.