Welcome to waresleywood.co.uk, a website dedicated to providing information on all topics relating to the Waresley and Gransden Woods reserves of The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

And we're back..... after a period off line due to a technical issue beyond my control. But nature does not stop for the internet, conservation work and the gathering pace of Spring make up the news below.

Regular visitors to the reserve will know that only a little bit of rain can quickly create a muddy path. And some are certainly muddy and waterlogged now. Unless you're a lover of mud, I'd avoid Brook path for a while! Sturdy footwear or wellies should still be worn for splashing in the puddles. As always in a natural environment, visitors should take care and be aware of their surroundings and keep to the paths.

One of the paths in the wood still remains temporarily closed until the ground dries enough for the removal of ruts along it. This closure means that the first section of the re-profiled "main ride" has become a cul de sac, without exit. The second, newly profiled ride section will remain closed for a prolonged period to allow the ground to resettle and re-generate. Please respect the Trust's wishes by not entering this area.

If you're interested in joining the last two conservation work parties, contact me using the form on the About page. View the Conservation Work page to see what we achieve in the 2025-26 season.