Derek Lane
Old Nun Wood
An ancient woodland with colourful displays of wildflowers in the spring
Location
Burnthurst Lane, 2km west of Princethorpe, to the north east of Leamington Spa
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV23 9QA
OS Map Reference
SP 382 708
Know before you go
Size
76 hectares
Parking information
Park at the junction with Burnthurst and Nun Wood Lane, in layby.Grazing animals
NoWalking trails
Some paths get very wet and muddy.
Access
Footpaths in neighbouring Wappenbury Wood are accessible to all.
Dogs
No dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
This small part of a larger area of ancient woodland is managed as coppice with standards. An excellent show of wildflowers appears in spring, with some rare sightings of Tawny Owls.