Hayley Wood - Robert Enderby
Hayley Wood
Hayley Wood
The fenced area of the reserve is temporarily closed. Access remains to the public bridleway and some permissive paths shown on the map below.
An exceptionally wet autumn/winter and high visitor numbers have led to ground conditions deteriorating within the wood, threatening the survival of sensitive flora on the rides.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation in caring for this special site.
Location
Little Gransden
OS Map Reference
TL 294 537
Know before you go
Entry fee
NoParking information
Park opposite the water tower and walk 300m up Hayley Lane to reserveGrazing animals
NoAccess
Good level paths and wide main rides, can be very muddy in winter.
Please note that due to an exceptionally wet autumn/winter and high visitor numbers, ground conditions have deteriorated within the wood, threatening the survival of sensitive flora on the rides. It has therefore been necessary to temporarily close the fenced area of the reserve. Access remains to the public bridleway and permissive paths shown on the map below.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation in caring for this special site.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
SpringAbout the reserve
This ancient woodland is a treasure trove of spring flowers and archaeological clues to times past. It is still managed in a traditional way to this day. As well as the usual flowers, such as bluebell, wood anemone and dog's mercury, Hayley Wood is host to hundreds of species of fungi and thousands of insects and birds.
As you walk up Hayley Lane to approach the wood, the hedge on your left is at least 800 years old and in the winter groans with berries that sustain fieldfares and redwings. In the wood you will find a fence erected by the Wildlife Trust to protect most of the wood from the ravages of deer browsing. Although not in keeping with the landscape, it has reversed 20 years of decline in the oxlip population for which the wood is so famous.
Additional information
- This site is part of the West Cambridgeshire Hundreds Living Landscape Scheme.
- Tree felling in Hayley Wood - click here for more information.
- Scroll down to see the reserve boundary. Please note the boundary map is for indication purposes only and does not show the Wildlife Trusts definitive land boundary.
FOR ANY MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: communicationsteam@wildlifebcn.org or 01954 713500 and ask for comms team.