Wistow Wood

The 9-hectare woodland contains multiple old ash trees and features diverse habitats supporting mosses, lichens, fungi, and numerous insect species.

Prior to the 1920s, the woodland underwent extensive tree removal, after which natural regeneration processes were allowed to shape its current structure.

Traditional woodland management methods, including coppicing techniques, have shaped the character of Wistow Wood through generations of sustainable resource use.

Visitors can access the reserve through designated paths, with a narrow bridge at the north end and two steps at the entrance point.

Spring transforms the woodland floor with displays of dog's mercury, bluebells, wood anemones, and primroses, followed by meadowsweet in summer.

GPS coordinates: 52.42200,-0.09500

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:57