Keisby Wood

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Keisby Wood

End of Bridleway The bridleway from Keisby Road ends here, behind a poultry farm slurry pond, at the site of the former RAF Folkingham Airfield.
End of Bridleway Credit: Tim Heaton

Keisby Wood is a small woodland located in Lincolnshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 hectares, it is situated near the village of Keisby, between Grantham and Bourne. The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, with some coniferous species such as Scots pine.

Keisby Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its high ecological value. The woodland provides a diverse habitat for various wildlife species, including several rare and protected bird species like the lesser spotted woodpecker and the tawny owl. It is also home to mammals such as badgers, foxes, and deer.

The wood features a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty and tranquility. The paths wind through the trees, providing opportunities for nature enthusiasts to observe the flora and fauna. Keisby Wood is particularly stunning in the spring when the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a vibrant display of color.

The management of Keisby Wood is overseen by a local conservation group, which ensures that the woodland is maintained and protected for future generations to enjoy. The group organizes regular events and activities, including guided walks and educational programs, to raise awareness about the importance of preserving this natural habitat.

Overall, Keisby Wood is a cherished natural gem in Lincolnshire, offering a peaceful retreat for both locals and visitors, while also playing a vital role in the conservation of the region's biodiversity.

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Keisby Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.853693/-0.43792845 or Grid Reference TF0529. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

End of Bridleway The bridleway from Keisby Road ends here, behind a poultry farm slurry pond, at the site of the former RAF Folkingham Airfield.
End of Bridleway
The bridleway from Keisby Road ends here, behind a poultry farm slurry pond, at the site of the former RAF Folkingham Airfield.
Folkingham Airfield Remains of the ex 9th US Airforce airfield now being used as a parking area for old bulldozers and other vehicles. This bit is down by Keisby Woods and shows some of the old spectacle pans and is used by a shooting club.
Folkingham Airfield
Remains of the ex 9th US Airforce airfield now being used as a parking area for old bulldozers and other vehicles. This bit is down by Keisby Woods and shows some of the old spectacle pans and is used by a shooting club.
Track and field drain between Keisby and Hawthorpe
Track and field drain between Keisby and Hawthorpe
Communications mast near Kirkby Underwood Communications mast, bristling with dishes for collecting and relaying data, sited north of Callan's Lane Wood near Kirkby Underwood
Communications mast near Kirkby Underwood
Communications mast, bristling with dishes for collecting and relaying data, sited north of Callan's Lane Wood near Kirkby Underwood
Keisby, Lincolnshire A small village predominantly limestone houses.
Keisby, Lincolnshire
A small village predominantly limestone houses.
Farmland near Temple Wood
Farmland near Temple Wood
Farm road to High Park Farm
Farm road to High Park Farm
Temple Wood near Aslackby A Forestry Commission wood with public access, part of Kestevan Forest. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireKestevenForestTempleWood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireKestevenForestTempleWood">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>
Temple Wood near Aslackby
A Forestry Commission wood with public access, part of Kestevan Forest. See LinkExternal link
Temple Wood near Aslackby Part of the ancient Kesteven Forest.
Temple Wood near Aslackby
Part of the ancient Kesteven Forest.
Road to Aslackby Temple Wood is on the right, open farmland on the left.
Road to Aslackby
Temple Wood is on the right, open farmland on the left.
Catching the last of the sun The conservatory windows and the stone barn reflect the last of the light after a February day of glorious spring like sunshine. The animals in the field are totally black sheep, breed unknown.
Catching the last of the sun
The conservatory windows and the stone barn reflect the last of the light after a February day of glorious spring like sunshine. The animals in the field are totally black sheep, breed unknown.
Lincolnshire lane at dusk This narrow road leads from Laughton to Aslackby. Just over the rise at the centre of the photograph the road dips gently down through open fields towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/328290">TF0629 : Farm road to High Park Farm</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/328292">TF0529 : Temple Wood near Aslackby</a>.
Lincolnshire lane at dusk
This narrow road leads from Laughton to Aslackby. Just over the rise at the centre of the photograph the road dips gently down through open fields towards TF0629 : Farm road to High Park Farm and TF0529 : Temple Wood near Aslackby.
Deer track through Temple Wood This part of the wood is fairly open and there are many deer tracks through the undergrowth.
The wood takes up just over half of this square.
Deer track through Temple Wood
This part of the wood is fairly open and there are many deer tracks through the undergrowth. The wood takes up just over half of this square.
Farmland and woodland Temple Wood surrounds this rough pasture on three sides. The southern part of the wood is seen here.
Farmland and woodland
Temple Wood surrounds this rough pasture on three sides. The southern part of the wood is seen here.
Large trailer in Temple Wood This Forestry Commission woodland is open for public access. Much of the walking is along forest roads like this one. The majority of the wood is ash with a small amount of oak and a block or conifers at the southern end.
Large trailer in Temple Wood
This Forestry Commission woodland is open for public access. Much of the walking is along forest roads like this one. The majority of the wood is ash with a small amount of oak and a block or conifers at the southern end.
Ash in Temple Wood These trees must be about 30 years old. The undergrowth is mainly bramble with some bluebells, other wild flowers and grasses along the tracks. There is constant birdsong and I heard my first cuckoo of the season.
Ash in Temple Wood
These trees must be about 30 years old. The undergrowth is mainly bramble with some bluebells, other wild flowers and grasses along the tracks. There is constant birdsong and I heard my first cuckoo of the season.
Scrubby farmland near Temple Wood This farmland is on the site of the old RAF Folkingham Airfield. The remains of some of the buildings and the Thor Missile launch pads are behind the trees, a remnant of the Cold War. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://raf-lincolnshire.info/folkingham/folkingham.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://raf-lincolnshire.info/folkingham/folkingham.htm">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>
Scrubby farmland near Temple Wood
This farmland is on the site of the old RAF Folkingham Airfield. The remains of some of the buildings and the Thor Missile launch pads are behind the trees, a remnant of the Cold War. See LinkExternal link
Farmland near Temple Wood Looking north west towards the old Folkingham WW 2 airfield near Keisby and Aslackby.
Farmland near Temple Wood
Looking north west towards the old Folkingham WW 2 airfield near Keisby and Aslackby.
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Keisby Wood is located at Grid Ref: TF0529 (Lat: 52.853693, Lng: -0.43792845)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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