Ailby Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Ailby Plantation

Cropmarks in a field at Ailby: aerial 2021
Cropmarks in a field at Ailby: aerial 2021 Credit: Simon Tomson

Ailby Plantation is a vast forested area located in Lincolnshire, England. Stretching across acres of land, this woodland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

The plantation is predominantly covered in dense woodlands, with towering trees and thick undergrowth. The variety of tree species found here includes oak, beech, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of animals, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous species of birds.

The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting beauty of the area. Ailby Plantation also boasts several natural water features, including streams and small ponds, which further enhance the biodiversity of the ecosystem.

The plantation is a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous bird species inhabiting the area. Red kites, buzzards, woodpeckers, and owls can often be spotted perched on branches or soaring through the sky. Additionally, bird nesting boxes have been strategically placed throughout the woodland to provide shelter for a variety of bird species.

Visitors to Ailby Plantation can enjoy various activities, including walking trails, nature hikes, and wildlife photography. The peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery make it an ideal location to reconnect with nature and experience the tranquility of the forest.

Overall, Ailby Plantation in Lincolnshire is a captivating woodland, offering a rich tapestry of trees, wildlife, and natural beauty for all to explore and appreciate.

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Ailby Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.264177/0.14692455 or Grid Reference TF4376. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cropmarks in a field at Ailby: aerial 2021
Cropmarks in a field at Ailby: aerial 2021
Former chapel, Alford
Former chapel, Alford
Wheat field near Alford
Wheat field near Alford
Barley field near Sleights Holt
Barley field near Sleights Holt
Waterway near the Old Gatehouse, SE of Swinn Wood: aerial 2022
Waterway near the Old Gatehouse, SE of Swinn Wood: aerial 2022
Dog-leg in Viking Link cable near Rigsby Wood: aerial 2022 Viking Link is a 1,400 MW HVDC submarine power cable under construction between the United Kingdom and Denmark. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Link" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Link">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>

It comes onshore south of Sandilands (alongside Boy Grift Drain) and is to finish at Bicker Fen substation.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7292244">TF4275 : Viking Link cable installation SE of Haugh: aerial 2022 </a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6818182">TF3674 : Red Hill, Brinkhill and Viking Link cable run from Sandilands: aerial 2021</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6818114">TF3973 : Viking Link cable run passing Ulceby cross: aerial 2021</a>.
Dog-leg in Viking Link cable near Rigsby Wood: aerial 2022
Viking Link is a 1,400 MW HVDC submarine power cable under construction between the United Kingdom and Denmark. See: LinkExternal link It comes onshore south of Sandilands (alongside Boy Grift Drain) and is to finish at Bicker Fen substation. See also TF4275 : Viking Link cable installation SE of Haugh: aerial 2022 , TF3674 : Red Hill, Brinkhill and Viking Link cable run from Sandilands: aerial 2021 and TF3973 : Viking Link cable run passing Ulceby cross: aerial 2021.
Soil Mark on field NE of Haugh: aerial 2022
Soil Mark on field NE of Haugh: aerial 2022
Viking Link cable installation SE of Haugh: aerial 2022  Viking Link is a 1,400 MW HVDC submarine power cable under construction between the United Kingdom and Denmark. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Link" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Link">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>

It comes onshore south of Sandilands (alongside Boy Grift Drain) and is to finish at Bicker Fen substation.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7292237">TF4276 : Dog-leg in Viking Link cable near Rigsby Wood: aerial 2022</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6818182">TF3674 : Red Hill, Brinkhill and Viking Link cable run from Sandilands: aerial 2021</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6818114">TF3973 : Viking Link cable run passing Ulceby cross: aerial 2021</a>.
Viking Link cable installation SE of Haugh: aerial 2022
Viking Link is a 1,400 MW HVDC submarine power cable under construction between the United Kingdom and Denmark. See: LinkExternal link It comes onshore south of Sandilands (alongside Boy Grift Drain) and is to finish at Bicker Fen substation. See also TF4276 : Dog-leg in Viking Link cable near Rigsby Wood: aerial 2022, TF3674 : Red Hill, Brinkhill and Viking Link cable run from Sandilands: aerial 2021 and TF3973 : Viking Link cable run passing Ulceby cross: aerial 2021.
Track in Greenfield Wood Not a public right of way.
Track in Greenfield Wood
Not a public right of way.
Wheatfield off Greenfield Lane
Wheatfield off Greenfield Lane
Footpath to Tothby
Footpath to Tothby
Track to Tothby Manor A public footpath runs parallel to this beyond the hedge.
Track to Tothby Manor
A public footpath runs parallel to this beyond the hedge.
Across Aby to Mother Wood and a leisure facility: aerial 2023
Across Aby to Mother Wood and a leisure facility: aerial 2023
Rigsby Wood: aerial 2023
Rigsby Wood: aerial 2023
Stubble field and Bogle Holt
Stubble field and Bogle Holt
Earthworks in fields at Tothby, Alford: aerial 2023 There are two records in the HER, though neither seems centred on these grass fields. They are:

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI116295&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI116295&resourceID=1006">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> (undated settlement features) and

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI42529&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI42529&resourceID=1006">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 lost hamlet of Tothby).
Earthworks in fields at Tothby, Alford: aerial 2023
There are two records in the HER, though neither seems centred on these grass fields. They are: LinkExternal link (undated settlement features) and LinkExternal link (the lost hamlet of Tothby).
Lonely Trees This small clump of trees is surrounded by a vast area of field.
Lonely Trees
This small clump of trees is surrounded by a vast area of field.
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Ailby Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TF4376 (Lat: 53.264177, Lng: 0.14692455)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 53.264177,0.14692455
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.2624954/0.148856
Ailby Farm
Alt Name: Ailby Wood Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.265743/0.1465622
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