Forests & woodlands · East of England
Short Wood NR
In or near Cotterstock.
Short Wood NR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Dudley Miles — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yarwell Junction (NVR) · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Short Wood NR is woodland in the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Yarwell Junction (NVR), about 8.6 km away. Postcode area PE8.
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Official information
Short Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve known for its stunning bluebell displays in spring. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna, including various bird species like the wood warbler and butterflies such as the speckled wood.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Short Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Short Wood NR is a forest located in Southwick, West Midlands, with the postcode PE8. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5099, -0.5056
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Southwick
- Postcode
- PE8 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Yarwell Junction (NVR) — 8.6 km
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- osm: w103827772 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Short Wood and Southwick Wood
Wildlife reserves · 0.1 km
Southwick, Northamptonshire
Museums · 0.8 km
Shuckburgh Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
Southwick Hall
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Glapthorn
Villages · 1.4 km
Southwick Wood NR
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Glapthorn Cow Pasture
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Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR
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Biggin Hall
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Cotterstock
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Cotterstock Hall And Attached Outbuildings
Historic houses · 3.1 km
Nene Way
Military museums · 3.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Short Wood NR?
- Short Wood NR is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5BN), in the parish of Southwick.
- What is Short Wood NR?
- Short Wood NR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Short Wood NR?
- The nearest railway station is Yarwell Junction (NVR), about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE8 5BN.
- Is Short Wood NR a protected site?
- Yes — Short Wood NR is part of the Short Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Short Wood NR free to visit?
- Yes, Short Wood NR is free to enter.
- How do I get to Short Wood NR?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5BN. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.