Woodthorpe Wood

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Woodthorpe Wood

Old military installations at Strubby: aerial 2022
Old military installations at Strubby: aerial 2022 Credit: Simon Tomson

Woodthorpe Wood is a scenic forest located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 150 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated near the village of Woodthorpe, just a few miles south of the city of Lincoln.

The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. It is home to numerous species of birds, such as woodpeckers, jays, and owls, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. The forest floor is covered in a diverse range of flora, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to its natural beauty.

Woodthorpe Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot or by bicycle. The paths wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the woodland and its inhabitants. There are also designated picnic areas, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil surroundings.

The wood is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring its preservation and conservation for future generations. It is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fee, making it an accessible and affordable destination for all. Whether for a leisurely stroll, wildlife spotting, or simply to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, Woodthorpe Wood offers a serene and peaceful retreat in the heart of Lincolnshire.

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Woodthorpe Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.297601/0.16741938 or Grid Reference TF4480. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old military installations at Strubby: aerial 2022
Old military installations at Strubby: aerial 2022
St Margaret's church, Saleby Built in 1850 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063011?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063011?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> and designed by Stephen Lewin <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Lewin" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Lewin">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>
St Margaret's church, Saleby
Built in 1850 LinkExternal link and designed by Stephen Lewin LinkExternal link
Bridge at the beginning of a footpath to Alford
Bridge at the beginning of a footpath to Alford
St.Andrew's church, Beesby, Lincs. A curious marriage of vibrant red brick and stone. The chancel looks 13th century but much restored, but the 1841 rebuilding of the nave uses brick on the south side and stone on the north.
St.Andrew's church, Beesby, Lincs.
A curious marriage of vibrant red brick and stone. The chancel looks 13th century but much restored, but the 1841 rebuilding of the nave uses brick on the south side and stone on the north.
Wood and Field This small copse stands in the NE corner of this square.
Wood and Field
This small copse stands in the NE corner of this square.
Resting Between Jobs This harvester has finished this field but is no doubt due to be moved to one of the many others awaiting harvesting.
Resting Between Jobs
This harvester has finished this field but is no doubt due to be moved to one of the many others awaiting harvesting.
Farm and Fence This old iron fence marks the boundary of this field and the road at Woodthorpe.
Farm and Fence
This old iron fence marks the boundary of this field and the road at Woodthorpe.
Perimeter Bridleway This bridleway leading to Manor Farm follows the old perimeter road of the former RAF Strubby airfield.  This bridleway was probably created around the airfield since the siting of the runways removed a road which linked the same two points as the bridleway.
Perimeter Bridleway
This bridleway leading to Manor Farm follows the old perimeter road of the former RAF Strubby airfield. This bridleway was probably created around the airfield since the siting of the runways removed a road which linked the same two points as the bridleway.
Strubby Airfield These buildings appear to date from the 1940s when Strubby was an operational RAF base.
Strubby Airfield
These buildings appear to date from the 1940s when Strubby was an operational RAF base.
St.Andrew's church A remarkable transformation from neglected church <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/108099" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/108099">Link</a> to community building
St.Andrew's church is now a parish room as well as a place of worship and has an optimistic future
St.Andrew's church
A remarkable transformation from neglected church Link to community building St.Andrew's church is now a parish room as well as a place of worship and has an optimistic future
St.Andrew's nave The nave is now multi-purpose space for the parishioners of Beesby, the pews are to be replaced by chairs soon. The chancel arch is 13th century.
St.Andrew's nave
The nave is now multi-purpose space for the parishioners of Beesby, the pews are to be replaced by chairs soon. The chancel arch is 13th century.
St.Andrew's chancel Recently stripped of plaster to reveal much-restored 13th century masonry
St.Andrew's chancel
Recently stripped of plaster to reveal much-restored 13th century masonry
750 year-old grin Large 13th century corbel head on St.Andrew's chancel arch <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/771085" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/771085">Link</a> grinning at parishioners for around 750 years
750 year-old grin
Large 13th century corbel head on St.Andrew's chancel arch Link grinning at parishioners for around 750 years
Toothache 13th century corbel head on St.Andrew's chancel arch <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/771085" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/771085">Link</a> suffering with toothache for around 750 years whilst his friend opposite grins unsympathetically <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/771095" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/771095">Link</a>
Toothache
13th century corbel head on St.Andrew's chancel arch Link suffering with toothache for around 750 years whilst his friend opposite grins unsympathetically Link
St.Andrew's church Greenstone 15th century west and north walls of St.Andrew's nave, buttressed with brick in the restoration of 1841
St.Andrew's church
Greenstone 15th century west and north walls of St.Andrew's nave, buttressed with brick in the restoration of 1841
St.Andrew's church
St.Andrew's church
St.Andrew's font Medieval font recently moved outside to make way for a lavatory inside St.Andrew's church, al-fresco baptisms in the summer from now on ?
St.Andrew's font
Medieval font recently moved outside to make way for a lavatory inside St.Andrew's church, al-fresco baptisms in the summer from now on ?
Control Tower at Strubby airfield Now a private residence on the former RAF station at Strubby.
I am indebted to Andy F for the following link showing a little of the past history of the place in question. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/S/Strubby.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.controltowers.co.uk/S/Strubby.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>
Control Tower at Strubby airfield
Now a private residence on the former RAF station at Strubby. I am indebted to Andy F for the following link showing a little of the past history of the place in question. LinkExternal link
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Woodthorpe Wood is located at Grid Ref: TF4480 (Lat: 53.297601, Lng: 0.16741938)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 53.297601,0.16741938
Wood Farm
Place: farm
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Lat/Long: 53.2944055/0.1668892
Wood Farm Cottage
Place: isolated_dwelling
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Lat/Long: 53.2938733/0.1707041
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