Wildlife reserves · East of England
Short Wood and Southwick Wood
In or near Cotterstock.
Short Wood and Southwick Wood — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Yarwell Junction (NVR) · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Short Wood and Southwick Wood, you can reach the nearest railway station, Yarwell Junction (NVR), which is 8.5 km away. The postcode for the area is PE8 5BN, and entry is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Short Wood and Southwick Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.5110°, -0.5050°.
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Summary from the official site
Short Wood and Southwick Wood is an ancient woodland known for its stunning bluebell displays in spring. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna, including various bird species and wildflowers, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Short Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Short Wood and Southwick Wood is a 54.7-hectare (135-acre) nature reserve north-west of Oundle in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Short Wood is a 25.3-hectare (63-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is a small remnant of the medieval royal hunting Rockingham Forest. Short Wood is ancient semi-natural woodland with the dominant trees being ash and pedunculate oak. Flora include several local rarities such as wood speedwell, bird's nest orchid and greater butterfly orchid. Southwick Wood lost its elms in the late 1960s due to Dutch elm disease, and it now has oak, ash, field maple and hazel. There is access from the road between Southwick and Glapthorn, which passes between the two woods.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.5110, -0.5050
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Southwick
- Postcode
- PE8 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Yarwell Junction (NVR) — 8.5 km
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q30622597 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Short Wood and Southwick Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Short Wood 8.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Short Wood and Southwick Wood?
- Short Wood and Southwick Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5BN), in the parish of Southwick.
- What is Short Wood and Southwick Wood?
- Short Wood and Southwick Wood — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Short Wood and Southwick Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Yarwell Junction (NVR), about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE8 5BN.
- Who runs Short Wood and Southwick Wood?
- Short Wood and Southwick Wood is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Short Wood and Southwick Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Short Wood and Southwick Wood is part of the Short Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Short Wood and Southwick Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Short Wood and Southwick Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Short Wood and Southwick Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5BN. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Short Wood and Southwick Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.