80+ acres
Sir Joseph Banks Country Park
Westgate Wood, Jenny's Wood and Oak Wood, a wildflower meadow, spinneys, ponds and tree-lined avenues between West End Road, Wyberton and Old Hammond Beck Road.
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Woods, meadows and a nature reserve
Each of our sites has its own character. Choose one below, or read our visitor guide for parking, dog rules and accessibility.
Beech Wood · Grange Wood
Fenside Woods
Bluebells and daffodils, Pioneer Wood's pond and amphitheatre, chainsaw carvings, a children's play trail, snowdrops in Grange Wood, and the Beech Wood green burial site.
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35 acres · No dogs
Dion's Wood Nature Reserve
Nearly 17,000 trees and shrubs, 3km of paths and a new link to Pilgrim Hospital. A quiet place for wildlife, so dogs are not allowed.
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Coming soon
Joan's Wood
Twenty-three acres beside Westgate Wood that will become a "Forest for the future", a community woodland with public access.
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Which wood is right for you?
| Wood | Size | Paths | Dogs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Banks Country Park | 80+ acres | 4km+ all-weather | On a lead March to July on the meadows | Longer walks, orienteering, trim trail, wildflower meadow, ponds |
| Fenside Woods | Beech Wood 23 acres, plus Grange Wood | All-weather paths | Welcome | Families, bluebells and snowdrops, carvings, play trail, green burial |
| Dion's Wood Nature Reserve | 35 acres | 3km | Not allowed | Quiet wildlife watching, a walk from Pilgrim Hospital |
Please keep to the paths in the nature reserve and read our visitor guide before you go.
Things to do
More than just a walk
- Follow one of two orienteering trails at Sir Joseph Banks Country Park
- Try the trim trail between West End Road and Five House Lane
- Let children loose on the play trail at Beech Wood
- Spot the chainsaw carvings hidden in the woods
- Sit on a dedicated seat and enjoy the view
- Visit a friend or loved one at the green burial site
