Far Old Park Wood

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Far Old Park Wood

Bridleway north of Osgodby Coppice Taking the Danelaw Way across the flat Kesteven Uplands.
Bridleway north of Osgodby Coppice Credit: Tim Heaton

Far Old Park Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a designated forest and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The woodland is situated in close proximity to the village of Far Old Park, which lends its name to the area.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a diverse and vibrant habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. The dense canopy of the trees creates a cool and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place for people to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Far Old Park Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and admire its natural beauty. These paths lead to various points of interest, such as a small stream that meanders through the wood, creating a tranquil ambiance with its gentle murmuring.

The woodland is also home to a rich array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can often spot owls, woodpeckers, and thrushes amongst the treetops. The wood provides an important habitat for many rare and endangered species, making it a site of ecological significance.

Overall, Far Old Park Wood offers a serene and picturesque experience for nature lovers, providing a haven of tranquility and natural beauty in the heart of Lincolnshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.835033/-0.50951398 or Grid Reference TF0027. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway north of Osgodby Coppice Taking the Danelaw Way across the flat Kesteven Uplands.
Bridleway north of Osgodby Coppice
Taking the Danelaw Way across the flat Kesteven Uplands.
The Danelaw Way running north along the edge of Osgodby Coppice A 60 mile route connecting Lincoln and Stamford, two of the ancient boroughs of the Viking Danelaw. Not yet marked on OS maps (Sept 2021), its route can be found at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Danelaw+Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Danelaw+Way">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>
The Danelaw Way running north along the edge of Osgodby Coppice
A 60 mile route connecting Lincoln and Stamford, two of the ancient boroughs of the Viking Danelaw. Not yet marked on OS maps (Sept 2021), its route can be found at LinkExternal link
Houses on Corby Road, Bitchfield Another one for unpleasant sounding names.
Houses on Corby Road, Bitchfield
Another one for unpleasant sounding names.
Corby Road, Bitchfield
Corby Road, Bitchfield
Corby Road, Bitchfield
Corby Road, Bitchfield
Corby Road, Bolton-le-Coggles
Corby Road, Bolton-le-Coggles
Church of St Andrew, Irnham Interesting, and beautifully maintained by its congregation
Church of St Andrew, Irnham
Interesting, and beautifully maintained by its congregation
Osgoodby Farm and fields
Osgoodby Farm and fields
St Andrews Church Irnham
St Andrews Church Irnham
Farmland at Corby Pasture The map shows a farm track here but, although there are tractor tracks along the edge of the field, the track has been ploughed up and has become part of the field.
Farmland at Corby Pasture
The map shows a farm track here but, although there are tractor tracks along the edge of the field, the track has been ploughed up and has become part of the field.
Camp Lane off Irnham Road This green road meets the B1176 in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK9826">SK9826</a> near Burton-le-Coggles. The sign on Irnham Road says it's a "Restricted Byway".
Camp Lane off Irnham Road
This green road meets the B1176 in SK9826 near Burton-le-Coggles. The sign on Irnham Road says it's a "Restricted Byway".
Trees near Coby Pasture Farm The woodland on the rising ground beyond is one of the extensive ancient woodland sites across this area that make up Kestevan Forest. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireKestevenForest" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireKestevenForest">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>
Trees near Coby Pasture Farm
The woodland on the rising ground beyond is one of the extensive ancient woodland sites across this area that make up Kestevan Forest. See LinkExternal link
Irnham Road/Corby Road This country road changes its name here. As it goes southwest to Corby Glen it's Irnham Road; as it goes northeast to Irnham it becomes Corby Road. The wood on the left is Old Park Wood, part of the old Irnham Hall estate.
Irnham Road/Corby Road
This country road changes its name here. As it goes southwest to Corby Glen it's Irnham Road; as it goes northeast to Irnham it becomes Corby Road. The wood on the left is Old Park Wood, part of the old Irnham Hall estate.
Old Park Wood This wood is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). The bank across the centre of the photograph, (most clearly seen to the right of the farm trailer) surrounds a small square moat which has a water filled channel overgrown with reeds and bull rushes. The trees just behind the trailer are actually on the small raised piece of land protected by the moat.
Old Park Wood
This wood is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). The bank across the centre of the photograph, (most clearly seen to the right of the farm trailer) surrounds a small square moat which has a water filled channel overgrown with reeds and bull rushes. The trees just behind the trailer are actually on the small raised piece of land protected by the moat.
DEFRA Conservation walk A circular walk round the old Irnham Hall parkland. 
This wooden bridge crosses a small clear stream that eventually feeds the lake at Grimsthorpe Castle in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0322">TF0322</a>.
DEFRA Conservation walk
A circular walk round the old Irnham Hall parkland. This wooden bridge crosses a small clear stream that eventually feeds the lake at Grimsthorpe Castle in TF0322.
Irnham conservation walk Lots of the trees along this walk were covered in this orange lichen, a testament to how clean the air is here.
Irnham conservation walk
Lots of the trees along this walk were covered in this orange lichen, a testament to how clean the air is here.
Farmland near Irnham Looking west towards Far Oak Park Wood on the horizon, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0127">TF0127</a>.
Farmland near Irnham
Looking west towards Far Oak Park Wood on the horizon, TF0127.
Important tree This tree is growing on a small mound near Osgodby Manor Farm. The  most easterly point of Far Old Park Wood is on the right.
Important tree
This tree is growing on a small mound near Osgodby Manor Farm. The most easterly point of Far Old Park Wood is on the right.
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Far Old Park Wood is located at Grid Ref: TF0027 (Lat: 52.835033, Lng: -0.50951398)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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