Where to go this weekend

The Limewoods area is wild and waiting to be explored.  Discover ancient woodlands and the remains of an amazing concentration of medieval religious houses.  Explore the quiet countryside of the Limewoods on the public rights of way network that criss-crosses the area.  Visit nature reserves to experience the wildlife of the Limewoods or drop into a heritage centre for tea and cake, all served up with a generous helping of local history.

The Limewoods Visitor Guide is now available, including a detailed map and information on the special features of the Limewoods area.  You can download a copy of the Visitor Guide from the Downloads tab above, or request a copy by phoning 01522 782070 or e-mail limewoods@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Several of the woodlands in the Limewoods are open to the public. These woodlands are owned and managed by the Forestry Commission and are designated as access land under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act (2000).  More detailed guides are available for several of these woods and other places you are welcome to visit across the Lincolnshire Limewoods area.  Each guide contains information on what makes the site special, access, public transport links and more, all helping to plan your visit to the Limewoods area.  The following guides are available from the downloads tab above:-

• Bardney Abbey
• Bardney Heritage Centre
• Barlings Abbey
• Chambers Farm Wood
• Cocklode & Great West Wood
• College Wood
• Goltho Wood
• Kingthorpe Holt
• Southrey Wood
• Tupholme Abbey
• Wickenby Wood

To find out more about countryside access in Lincolnshire, please follow the link in the Websites tab above.