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Keepers' Warren

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

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Keepers' Warren

Part of the car park for Rowney Warren Wood, Southill The car park is also a picnic area.
Part of the car park for Rowney Warren Wood, Southill Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Located in the county of Bedfordshire, Keepers' Warren is a captivating woodland area nestled within the picturesque landscape. Spanning a vast expanse, this enchanting forest covers a significant area in the region, offering a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Keepers' Warren boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The woodland is home to a variety of tree species including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons. The forest floor is adorned with a lush carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, adding to the magical ambiance of the area.

The forest provides a habitat for numerous animal species, with red deer, foxes, and badgers among the notable inhabitants. Birdwatchers can delight in the opportunity to spot various bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes that call Keepers' Warren their home.

Visitors to Keepers' Warren can explore the forest through a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the woodland. These paths offer a chance to fully immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the area, providing breathtaking views and opportunities for peaceful contemplation.

Furthermore, Keepers' Warren is equipped with amenities to enhance visitors' experiences, including picnic areas, benches, and informative signposts that educate visitors about the wildlife and history of the forest.

Whether it be for a leisurely stroll, wildlife spotting, or simply to escape the demands of everyday life, Keepers' Warren is a cherished destination that promises a rejuvenating and memorable experience for all who venture into its depths.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.063448/-0.35245921 or Grid Reference TL1341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Part of the car park for Rowney Warren Wood, Southill The car park is also a picnic area.
Part of the car park for Rowney Warren Wood, Southill
The car park is also a picnic area.
Track in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill This track is along the southern edge of the wood.
Track in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill
This track is along the southern edge of the wood.
Path in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill It is all too easy to lose one's sense of direction in this wood, and also my GPS readings did not always indicate a position on one of the paths shown on the 1:25000 map.
Path in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill
It is all too easy to lose one's sense of direction in this wood, and also my GPS readings did not always indicate a position on one of the paths shown on the 1:25000 map.
Track in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill This track goes along the southern edge of the wood, and over the boundary fence at a lower level there is a bridleway, which is part of the John Bunyan Trail. Along the length of the track that I walked there was no connection between the two paths.
Track in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill
This track goes along the southern edge of the wood, and over the boundary fence at a lower level there is a bridleway, which is part of the John Bunyan Trail. Along the length of the track that I walked there was no connection between the two paths.
Track junction in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill I am not certain about the grid reference.
Track junction in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill
I am not certain about the grid reference.
Track in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill Position uncertain.
Track in Rowney Warren Wood, Southill
Position uncertain.
Disused railway bridge This 3 arch bridge (No. HIB18) takes the Southill road over the old Bedford to Hitchin line of the Midland Railway. Before St. Pancras Station and the line from Bedford to London was built, Midland Railway trains accessed the GNR's Kings Cross station via Hitchin. After the new line was built, the line became a backwater, and was closed to passengers in 1961 and to freight in 1964.
Disused railway bridge
This 3 arch bridge (No. HIB18) takes the Southill road over the old Bedford to Hitchin line of the Midland Railway. Before St. Pancras Station and the line from Bedford to London was built, Midland Railway trains accessed the GNR's Kings Cross station via Hitchin. After the new line was built, the line became a backwater, and was closed to passengers in 1961 and to freight in 1964.
Railway bridge near Ireland This old railway bridge is on the disused Bedford to Hitchin line of the Midland Railway which was fully closed in 1964.
Railway bridge near Ireland
This old railway bridge is on the disused Bedford to Hitchin line of the Midland Railway which was fully closed in 1964.
Dirt jumper on dirt jumps at Rowney Warren Woods
Dirt jumper on dirt jumps at Rowney Warren Woods
Southill Park Woods, Bedfordshire Southill Park is near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Southill is a charming estate village dominated by Southill Park, home of the Whitbread Family since 1795. Samuel Whitbread I founded the famous brewery of the same name. Before the Whitbread Family, Southill Park was home to the Byngs. In All Saints Church lies the body of Admiral Sir John Byng who was blamed for the loss of Minorca to the French and executed on the deck of his own ship in 1757.
Southill Park Woods, Bedfordshire
Southill Park is near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Southill is a charming estate village dominated by Southill Park, home of the Whitbread Family since 1795. Samuel Whitbread I founded the famous brewery of the same name. Before the Whitbread Family, Southill Park was home to the Byngs. In All Saints Church lies the body of Admiral Sir John Byng who was blamed for the loss of Minorca to the French and executed on the deck of his own ship in 1757.
Southill Park Woods, Bedfordshire Southill is a charming estate village dominated by Southill Park, home of the Whitbread Family since 1795. Samuel Whitbread I founded the famous brewery of the same name. Before the Whitbread Family, Southill Park was home to the Byngs. In All Saints Church lies the body of Admiral Sir John Byng who was blamed for the loss of Minorca to the French and executed on the deck of his own ship in 1757.
Southill Park Woods, Bedfordshire
Southill is a charming estate village dominated by Southill Park, home of the Whitbread Family since 1795. Samuel Whitbread I founded the famous brewery of the same name. Before the Whitbread Family, Southill Park was home to the Byngs. In All Saints Church lies the body of Admiral Sir John Byng who was blamed for the loss of Minorca to the French and executed on the deck of his own ship in 1757.
Southill Lower School Bedfordshire still has a lower / middle / upper school system.
Southill Lower School
Bedfordshire still has a lower / middle / upper school system.
Yew Tree Farm The yew seems to be blocking out the light.
Yew Tree Farm
The yew seems to be blocking out the light.
Shefford to Ireland road, Beds running through the centre of the square.
Shefford to Ireland road, Beds
running through the centre of the square.
Beal's Wood, Shefford, Beds with the course of the Bedford–Hitchin dismantled railway in the valley; view ESE from the old Bedford Road to Ireland.
Beal's Wood, Shefford, Beds
with the course of the Bedford–Hitchin dismantled railway in the valley; view ESE from the old Bedford Road to Ireland.
The Black Horse pub, Ireland, Beds
The Black Horse pub, Ireland, Beds
Keepers' Warren, Southill, Beds
Keepers' Warren, Southill, Beds
School Lane, Southill, Beds
School Lane, Southill, Beds
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Keepers' Warren is located at Grid Ref: TL1341 (Lat: 52.063448, Lng: -0.35245921)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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