Middle Covert

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Middle Covert

High Dyke The Roman Ermine Street.
High Dyke Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Middle Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Lincolnshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this forested area spans over a vast expanse of approximately 500 acres. The woodland is part of the larger Covert Wood complex, which encompasses several neighboring woodlands.

This natural haven is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. The forest is characterized by its dense canopy of mature trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a rich and varied habitat for countless species.

Walking through Middle Covert, visitors can expect to encounter an array of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and an abundant bird population. For birdwatchers, the woodland is particularly attractive, offering opportunities to observe species such as woodpeckers, owls, and buzzards.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths lead through ancient woodland, open clearings, and alongside babbling streams, providing a tranquil and immersive experience.

Middle Covert is also an important site for conservation efforts, with ongoing initiatives to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the area. The woodlands are managed sustainably to preserve its natural beauty and ensure its long-term ecological viability.

Whether it be for a peaceful stroll, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying the serenity of nature, Middle Covert offers a welcome retreat from the bustle of urban life.

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High Dyke The Roman Ermine Street.
High Dyke
The Roman Ermine Street.
Recently harvested field This field has produced a crop of peas.
Recently harvested field
This field has produced a crop of peas.
School House, Harmston Dates from the early nineteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061988?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061988?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
School House, Harmston
Dates from the early nineteenth century LinkExternal link
Chapel Lane, Harmston
Chapel Lane, Harmston
All Saints' church, Harmston Externally largely of the nineteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1164892?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1164892?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
All Saints' church, Harmston
Externally largely of the nineteenth century LinkExternal link
Lych Gate, Harmston
Lych Gate, Harmston
The Old Chapel, Harmston Now a house.
The Old Chapel, Harmston
Now a house.
Bungalow at the entrance to Ladysmith Farm Members of The Camping and Caravanning Club are welcome at the farm.
Bungalow at the entrance to Ladysmith Farm
Members of The Camping and Caravanning Club are welcome at the farm.
B1178 facing west near Ladysmith Farm
B1178 facing west near Ladysmith Farm
All Saints' church, Harmston, Lincs. A grand Norman tower with a Perpendicular top and a church of 1868 by R.J.Withers
All Saints' church, Harmston, Lincs.
A grand Norman tower with a Perpendicular top and a church of 1868 by R.J.Withers
Ermine Street Roman Road Looking N from near the B1178. The route is interrupted here by RAF Waddington <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafwaddington/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafwaddington/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , whose hangars can just be seen on the horizon.
Ermine Street Roman Road
Looking N from near the B1178. The route is interrupted here by RAF Waddington LinkExternal link , whose hangars can just be seen on the horizon.
Ermine Street Roman Road Looking S from near the B1178 at Harmston Heath near the northern edge of the grid square
Ermine Street Roman Road
Looking S from near the B1178 at Harmston Heath near the northern edge of the grid square
Ermine Street Roman Road Looking N from the junction of Rose Cottage Lane with High Dyke, as this section of Ermine Street is locally known.
Ermine Street Roman Road
Looking N from the junction of Rose Cottage Lane with High Dyke, as this section of Ermine Street is locally known.
Ermine Street Ancient & Modern: mobile phone mast meets Roman road
Ermine Street
Ancient & Modern: mobile phone mast meets Roman road
Coleby Heath Heath Road looking W
Coleby Heath
Heath Road looking W
Coleby Heath Looking E towards Coleby Lodge Farm
Coleby Heath
Looking E towards Coleby Lodge Farm
Coleby Heath Looking NW from Heath Lane the spoil heaps of the Harmston Heath quarry are visible on the skyline
Coleby Heath
Looking NW from Heath Lane the spoil heaps of the Harmston Heath quarry are visible on the skyline
Ermine Street Roman Road Looking N from Ermine Cottage, Heath Road, near the southern edge of the grid square
Ermine Street Roman Road
Looking N from Ermine Cottage, Heath Road, near the southern edge of the grid square
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Middle Covert is located at Grid Ref: SK9862 (Lat: 53.150051, Lng: -0.52902915)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Parking
Lat/Long: 53.1472262/-0.5266687
D2
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Lat/Long: 53.1544696/-0.530005
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
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Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
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