Hawkins Wood Nature Reserve © Charlotte Hussey
Hawkins Wood
Please note that Hawkins Wood is currently closed to visitors due to concerns over public safety related to ash dieback. Please viist our ash dieback page for more information.
Location
OS Map Reference
TL 338 350
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to JulyHabitat
About the reserve
**This reserve is currently closed due to concerns over public safety relating to ash dieback. Visit our ash dieback page for more information**
The reserve is separated into north, south and central compartments by what are thought to be medieval banks and ditches. This quiet woodland provides habitat for several species of bird including bullfinch, linnet, yellowhammer and song thrush. Woodcock are known to use the wood in winter.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Bluebells, brown hare, lesser celandine.
Summer: Buzzard, chaffinch, long-tailed tit, nuthatch.
Autumn/ Winter: Fieldfare, nuthatch, redwing, treecreeper.
Directions
Site entrance: From Kelshall Lane footpath. Walk up the track that goes past the house on the green. Follow the track for about 0.6 miles and Hawkins Wood is on the left.
Access by road: From Therfield head south east for one mile onto Rooks Nest Lane. Reserve is near junction with Dane End. Park on road and walk along public footpath.
Access by public transport
Bus: 331 – Silver Ball Café (1.4 miles).
Rail: Royston (4.6 miles).
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