A few of the bat boxes of Ploughman Wood. They are installed three per tree to provide different aspects and temperatures

Barbastelle bat viewed from below in a Ploughman Wood bat box

A Barbastelle bat in a Kent bat box. The orange 'ear rings' are the larvae of chigger mites and are quite common on barbastelle.

Hattie Lavender

Ploughman Wood

One of the county's few remaining ancient woodlands

Location

Green lane

between Lambley and Woodborough

Nottinghamshire

NG4 4QE

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Know before you go

Size

32 hectares

Entry fee

Free access

Parking information

There is no designated car parking but cars can be parked roadside near footpath access points

Access

The woodland is accessible on foot via the public footpath which runs from Green Lane, Lambley to Woodborough

Access to the reserve is open at all times. Footpaths lead to and around the reserve. Those wishing to access the reserve via a vehicle must contact the Trust. Contact the Trust for more information.

Dogs

On a lead

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

During Spring, when Bluebells & Wood Anemones carpet the ground

About the reserve

This wood was once part of a much larger area of woodland that dates back to the 13th century. It is mainly ash/oak woodland with some other species and this mix provides an excellent range of habitats for wildlife. The presence of substantial quantities of dead wood provide an excellent habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Over 280 species of invertebrates have so far been recorded.