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Tattershall Carrs

A Woodland Trust wood
Tattershall

Tattershall Carrs

Size:
29 ha (71.66 acres)
Grid ref:
TF216589
OS map sheets:
Explorer 261
OS Landranger 122
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Wood map

Features and attractions

  • Broadleaved woodland
  • Parking less than 500m away
  • Ancient trees on site
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Well worth a visit
  • Bluebells
  • Spring colour
  • Autumn colour

Tattershall Carrs forms the last remaining remnants of ancient, wet, alder-dominated woodland that once ringed the margins of the Fens. It also boasts a fascinating history – the wood was part of RAF Woodhall Spa during the Second World War, and was home to the famous 617 ‘Dambusters’ squadron.

Pathway past sign and through woodland
View of pond
Pathway through wood
Snow covered pathway through wood
Uprooted silver birch tree in snow
Bluebells
Individual tree
Jacqueline James Uploaded 06/05/2014 Report
Swathes of bluebells
Jacqueline James Uploaded 06/05/2014 Report
Easy to follow pathways
Jacqueline James Uploaded 06/05/2014 Report
Fiona Wrisberg Uploaded 07/05/2016 Report
Bluebells
Fiona Wrisberg Uploaded 07/05/2016 Report
Bluebells
Fiona Wrisberg Uploaded 07/05/2016 Report
Pathway past sign and through woodland
View of pond
Pathway through wood
Snow covered pathway through wood
Uprooted silver birch tree in snow
Bluebells
Individual tree
Swathes of bluebells
Easy to follow pathways
Bluebells
Bluebells

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