Marston Thrift, Woodland nature reserve in Cranfield, England
Marston Thrift encompasses 37.4 hectares of ash and maple woodland growing on heavy clay soil between Marston Moretaine and Cranfield in Bedfordshire.
The woodland site has maintained its presence in Bedfordshire since the documentation in the Domesday Book, with traditional coppicing methods continuing through generations.
The nature reserve functions as an educational resource for local communities, offering opportunities to observe and study native species of butterflies and birds.
Visitors can access the reserve through a designated car park at Wood End, with multiple footpaths connecting to Cranfield and Marston Moretaine villages.
The site harbors populations of black hairstreak butterflies, which require specific woodland conditions found in this protected environment.
Location: Bedfordshire
GPS coordinates: 52.06500,-0.58300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:32
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