Obthorpe Lane, Thurlby, Bourne
Dole Wood
Ancient woodland fragment
Place photograph
8.6
Wildland
1–3 hours
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Ancient-feeling
Feel
Why it's Wildland
8.6Fragment of the formerly extensive primary woodland of South Kesteven with oak standards, hazel coppice and wild service tree
Good ecological story and genuine ancient woodland, but small scale means it must win on atmosphere/seasonal beauty.
Ancient-feeling
Find your way
Open mapObthorpe Lane, Thurlby, Bourne
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The experience
Good ecological story and genuine ancient woodland, but small scale means it must win on atmosphere/seasonal beauty. Lead with the atmosphere and the strongest physical feature, then give visitors a simple route through the place and something specific to notice.
What to look for
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Veteran/ancient trees and old boundary features
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changes between rides, coppice and mature canopy.
Best time to go
Spring for woodland flowers and fresh canopy; autumn for colour. Verify exact peak weeks locally.
How long to spend
1–3 hours
Perfect for
Photographers
Make a day of it
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Allow 1–3 hours
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Start with the most atmospheric approach
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Follow one simple recommended circuit
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Pause at the strongest story/viewpoint
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Finish with a nearby café, village
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Pub or second Wildland place
Practical information
Opening & access
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust: open at all times; roadside parking; 500m approach walk
Booking
Usually no booking; verify
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Cost
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Water
No major water feature identified
Gallery
Place photographsPhotograph by Rex Needle · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Around Dole Wood
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
