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The first recorded mention of Old Wood was Location: Only 8 km (5 miles) just from Lincoln, Oldwoodpecker, Woodspotted

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in the Domesday Book in 1086 when it was lies close to the village of Skellingthorpe. Network. Cycle National

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referred to as ‘The Lound’, from the Old Norse Directions Sustrans the of 64 Route bordering

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By car: From Lincoln, follow Carholme Road (A57) and Skellingthorpe of village the to a diverse range of wildlife. wildlife. of range diverse a

for 2km (1.25 miles) to a roundabout, exiting onto the close haven, 93-hectare a is Wood Old A number of local farm names also originate with teeming is wood The from Old Norse including Carr Farm which A46. On reaching the next roundabout after 2.8km derives from ‘kjarr’ meaning ‘forest’, and Hagg (1.75 miles) choose the fourth exit onto Lincoln Road, Farm in which ‘hagg’ refers to ‘an area of continuing for 1.5km (1 mile) to reach Skellingthorpe. felled coppice. Old Wood is 1.5km (1 mile) west of the village. Old Wood Parking: There is no on-site car park, but parking is available at the village community centre. Once a deer park: By cycle or on foot: Old Wood can be accessed from Skellingthorpe In the middle ages the Sustrans National Cycle Network 64 and bikes Somethe interesting wood was enclosed facts by a canFinding be rented Old courtesy Wood of the Hire Bike Lincoln from Retford Skellingthorpe Community Centre car park. For more The firstditch recorded boundary mention and turned of Old Wood was Location: Only 8km (5 miles) from Lincoln, Old information visit www.hirebikelincoln.co.uk in theinto Domesday a deer park. Book Fourteenth in 1086 when it was Wood lies close to the village of Skellingthorpe.Scampton century court rolls tell how ‘six referred to as ‘The Lound’, from the Old Norse A1 A Lincolnshire gem,

word ‘lundr’,knights meaning from Retford’ ‘sacred broke grove’. A number of A1133 A46 local downfarm thenames fences also to originate hunt deer. from Old Norse, waiting to be discovered A57 The park remained in use until Newton A57 including Carr Farm which derives from ‘kjarr’, on Trent B1190 the seventeenth LINCOLN A15 meaning ‘forest’; and Hagg Farm in which ‘hagg’ Skellingthorpe refers to ‘an areacentury. of felled coppice’. A46 Birds of prey: Old Wood On the record Look out for buzzards, Old Wood A1 goshawks, tawny owls A1133 Over 20 species of Sutton A607 on Trent and, if you’re lucky, A46 butterfly; 8 species of Waddington A15

dragonfly; 38 species the hobby which is a 100021607. OS Licence number reserved. All rights 2014. Copyright © Crown of bird and 271 plant true master of the air – Directions hunting dragonflies and species, including FromDo Lincoln, you followlove Carholme trees? Road even taking small birds on By car: more than 30 ancient You can help us protect native woodland and its the wing. (A57) for 2km (1.25 miles) to a roundabout, woodland indicator exitingwildlife onto and the get A46. inspiring On reaching ideas forthe woodland next species, have been adventures when you join woodlandtrust.org.uk/join On the record: WTML/Phil Formby roundabout after 2.8km (1.75 miles) choose the recorded in the wood. or call 033 033 33 300 Over 20 species of fourth exit onto Lincoln Road, continuing for 1.5km (1 mile) to reach Skellingthorpe. Old Wood butterfly; 8 species ofBirds of prey dragonfly; 38 species of is 1.5km (1 mile) west of the village. bird and 271 plant speciesLook out for buzzards, Parking: There is no on-site car park, including more than 30tawny owls and, if but parking is available at the village ancient woodland indicatoryou’re lucky, the hobby community centre. which is a true master species, have been Old Wood can be accessed of the air – hunting By bicycle: recorded in the from Route 64 on the Sustrans National dragonflies and even wood. TheCycle Woodland TrustNetwork is a registered and charity bikesin England andhired Wales no. from 294344 andeither in Scotland no. SC038885. A Lincolnshire gem waiting to be taking smallPicture: WTPL/Katherinebirds on Jaiteh. A non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 1982873. WTML/Peter Preece WTML/Peter Hire TheBike Woodland Lincoln Trust logo is( hirebikelincoln.co.uka registered trademark. Cover image: WTPL/Phil) in Formby. the wing. 6363 12/14 discovered on foot or by bicycle the Skellingthorpe Community Centre car Once a deer park park or Doddington Hall (doddingtonhall.com), where Route 64 is accessed via the Georgie In the Middle Ages the Twigg Track. wood was enclosed by a ditch boundary and For more information visitlincoln.com/cycling. turned into a deer park. Do you love trees? Fourteenth-century To find more wonderful woods to explore, court rolls tell how ‘six get inspiring ideas for woodland adventures, knights from Retford’ or help us protect native woodland and its broke down the fences wildlife, visit: woodlandtrust.org.uk or call to hunt deer. The park 0330 333 3300. remained in use until the seventeenth The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark. The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales number 294344 and in Scotland number SC038885. A non- century. profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England number 1982873. Map © Crown Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. OS Licence number 100021607. Cover image: WTML/Rachel Lee 10029 10/17 WTML/Amy Lewis WTML/Amy Explore Old Wood There is an extensive network of trails through the wood, including The Odin Trail, a family-friendly, surfaced cycle loop. Waymarkers on the 1.6km (one-mile) route guide you round the trail, taking in the striking carved arch and sculptures, along with the all-important picnic area.

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