Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Dave Vandome

Lilianna Witkowska-Wawer

Toft Tunnel

Old railway line with scrub and grassland habitats.

Location

Stamford Road
Lound

Bourne

Nearest postcode PE10 0JY

OS Map Reference

TF 077 190

Know before you go

Size

3 hectares

Parking information

Limited roadside parking

Walking trails

The track levels can become very wet in winter

Access

Entrance is via step or squeeze-gap design to discourage bikes; rough terrain and grass paths which can be muddy in winter; unsuitable for wheelchairs

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Assistance dogs only

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to August

About the reserve

Part of the former Bourne-Saxby railway line, the reserve consists of two deep cuttings and the land over the 300m long tunnel. The mixture of scrub and open areas with species-rich grassland provides a diverse range of habitats.

Whitethroat and willow warbler are regular nesting species, while in winter there are often large numbers of fieldfare and redwing. 21 species of butterfly have been recorded.

Nearest postcode PE10 0JY. Please note - postcodes are for the nearest registered address as we are unable to get postcodes for nature reserves.