Lincolnshire Limewoods - Stainfield and Apley Hardy Gang Short
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2 hours 15 mins approx
Enjoy a walk from the village of Stainfield into the surrounding countryside. The walk goes through Hardy Gang Wood, one of the Limewoods that form the Bardney Limewoods National Nature Reserve.
The walk uses quiet roads, field paths and woodland paths. It may be muddy in places if wet, especially through the woodland. You may encounter stiles on this walk.
The Lincolnshire Limewoods is an area between Wragby, Bardney and Woodhall Spa. It is a fantastic place to explore with ancient woodland, medieval religious ruins and a wealth of wildlife.
This walk leaflet is one in a series where you can experience all this! The Lincolnshire Limewoods are the most important examples of small-leaved lime woodland remaining in Britain and several have been collectively designated as the Bardney Limewoods National Nature Reserve. The woods provide a range of habitats for a variety of wildlife.
Keep your eyes open – you never know what you might see!
The walks start from the small village of Stainfield where there was once a medieval village and priory. The Hardy Gang Wood walk passes close by the remains of Barlings Abbey before going through a woodland and across arable farmland to the village of Apley, again the site of a medieval settlement. As well as going through mature woodland the walk also passes through several areas of recently planted native woodland.
- Distance: 4.4 miles (7km)
- Time: Approx 2 hours 15 minutes at a leisurely pace.
- Parking: Village Hall (as above), by kind permission of the Village Hall Trustees.
- Terrain: he walks use quiet roads, field paths and woodland paths. The walks are level but may be uneven and muddy in places especially through the woodland.
Lincolnshire County Council make occasional changes to these walks or information to the leaflet. For up to date information visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/coast-countryside/walks-lincolnshire.