Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Bourne Wood is open 365 days a year, dawn until dusk.

How to find us

How to find us

This access road is roughly a mile from Bourne town centre.

Edenham Road, Bourne, Bourne
By Car

The car park is located off the A151 road from Bourne to Corby Glen.

OS Grid Ref
TF 075201
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52.770347749388, -0.40145681435024

Parking and prices

There are no parking charges at Bourne Wood.

The car parks are all hard standing and open plan so spaces are suitable for disabled parking (no marked bays).

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Coaches/Minibuses welcomed
Disabled parking available

Facilities and access

There are no way marked trails at Bourne Wood and the terrain is quite bumpy making accessibility to pushchairs and wheelchairs difficult.

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed
Picnic area

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4340
E-Mail Address
central.district@forestryengland.uk

The tranquil surroundings of Bourne Wood

Ancient woodland, winding paths, pond-side picnics and interesting wildlife await at Bourne Wood, Lincolnshire.

Come and recharge your batteries with a woodland stroll or find your way to the ponds where kingfishers and herons can be seen.

If you're looking for peace and quiet, you can't go wrong with a day trip to Bourne Wood.

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Cycling 
  • Horse riding
  • Picnic
  • Dog walking

Things to do

Cycling at Bourne Wood

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Bourne Wood and soak up the beautiful scenery.

Cycling is available on the forest roads at the site and our family-friendly routes guarantee an enjoyable day out for everyone!

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Horse riding at Bourne Wood

Explore the stunning scenery of Bourne Wood on horseback.

 

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Picnics at Bourne Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Bourne Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our forests.

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Walking at Bourne Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Bourne Wood has a range of paths that run through the woodland. 

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Fineshade Wood

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Wakerley picnic bench

Wakerley Great Wood

There are numerous informal trails and paths along the forest roads and tracks, some surfaced, some not.

The car park is set amongst majestic larch and includes a large grassed area for games and picnicing.

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Family on bike ride on forest path

Fermyn Woods

Play, walk, run or ride your way round Fermyn Woods, a stunning ancient woodland set just south of Corby.

With walking trails, orienteering routes, several play areas and a cafe, you will not be short of things to do. If you keep an eye out you'll spot hidden treasures all over, from red kites to deer.

The Visitor Centre is open most days and is managed by Northamptonshire County Council.

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Forest

Stapleford Woods

Located near Newark-on-Trent, Stapleford Woods is the ideal place for a peaceful woodland walk. 

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