Waresley Wood

Figure of eight via Waresley and the Gransdens through ancient woodland.   Waresley and Gransden Woods are adjoining ancient oak-ash woods, a woodland type that is restricted to lowland England. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its diverse flora, which is enriched by the underlying geology of the wood, a combination of Lower Greensand and Boulder Clay. Dean Brook marks the boundary between the two woods. The woods are home to many breeding birds. An abundance of wildflowers attracts insects, and over 500 species of moth and butterfly have been recorded here. In spring the ground is carpeted with bluebells, primroses, violets and oxlips.