Dungee Wood

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

England

Dungee Wood

Dungee Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the rural county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated near the village of Dungee, this woodland covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a rich habitat for small mammals, insects, and fungi.

Dungee Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, with a network of well-maintained trails winding through the forest. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to explore the wood at their own pace and discover its hidden treasures, such as ancient trees, wildflowers, and small streams.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Visitors may spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds as they wander through the peaceful woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dungee Wood holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a hunting ground for nobility in medieval times, and remnants of old hunting lodges can still be found scattered throughout the area.

Overall, Dungee Wood is a tranquil and enchanting woodland that offers a peaceful escape from the bustling urban life. Its natural charm and rich biodiversity make it a delightful destination for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature.

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Dungee Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.224114/-0.63802752 or Grid Reference SP9359. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Dungee Farm

Dungee Barn

Glebe Farm, Bozeat

Frosty fields

Frosty field

Tree Avenue on Dungee to Hinwick Road

Looking northwestwards, this fine avenue of trees extends for over 1km along the road that leads from Dungee Corner near Bozeat to the hamlet of Hinwick. The planting may originally have been associated with nearby Hinwick House.

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Agricultural machinery

on the former Podington Airfield

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The Three Shires Way leaves Podington Airfield

Forty Acre Wood is seen in the background.

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Car breaker's yard on Podington airfield

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Roman Road to Irchester

The road is now a byway. Blackthorn blossom can be seen.

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Roman Road with Cowslips

Looking south

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Dungee Barn, Harrold Road, Bozeat

Dungee Barn, viewed from the rear, is a traditional vernacular U-shaped farm range built mostly of local stone and with brick quoins. At the front there are signs of another adjoining barn, with slit vents, of which little remains. The taller element has a wagon sized entrance at the front. There is a sizeable farm pond immediately behind camera.

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Cast Iron Support Pillars, Dungee Barn, Bozeat

Dungee Barn has simple cast iron support pillars suggesting that it is of Victorian date. Thankfully, the Barn has received repairs to its roof tiling and some buttressing of its walls in more recent times.

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Trig Point near Harrold Park Farm

This Trig Point is readily accessible beside the Three Shire Bridleway where it is joined by another bridleway that leads directly up from Harrold via Park Wood. The trig point is in good condition.

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Harvest Gathered in at Dungee Farm

This view of the recently harvested cornfield looks to the north-east from the bridleway that emerges on the north side of Park Wood near Harrold. Dungee Farm is visible beyond the edge of the nearby woods. In the far-distance and on the skyline from left to right are Dungee, Forty Acre and Great Odell Woods.

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