Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest is a beautiful woodland located in Northamptonshire, based on a medieval hunting forest and some of the old oaks are over 600 years old. The forest is also home to a wide variety of trees and plants, including silver birch, rowan, hazel, holly and hawthorn. There are also several species of wildflowers, including bluebells, wood anemones and primroses.
Salcey Forest is open all year round and there are a number of different walks and trails to follow including walkways high in the tree-tops.
If you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax and take in some stunning natural scenery, Salcey Forest is well worth a visit.
Created: 23 February 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest LiDAR Map
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Local History around Salcey Forest
There are some historic monuments around including:
Ashton Manor moated siteSettlement remains of the medieval village of Horton, to the east and south of the church, including possible C18 militia works..Castlethorpe Castle: a motte and bailey, possible ringwork and associated earthworks 200m south-east of Castlethorpe LodgeRavenstone Priory, moats and fishpondsMoated site 70m south of Long Plantation, Hanslope Park.
