Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Dave Vandome

Horbling Line

Scrub and grassland habitats on a stretch of disused railway line.

Location

Stow Lane
Horbling

Sleaford

Nearest postcode NG34 0EU

OS Map Reference

TF 115 350

Know before you go

Size

1 hectare

Parking information

Limited roadside parking

Walking trails

Public footpath through the northern section and limited access into the southern section

Access

Access to both cuttings is by the steps from the roadside, not suitable for wheelchair users

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Assistance dogs only

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to July

About the reserve

The reserve section of this old railway track consists of a cutting and an embankment. Blackthorn and hawthorn scrub provide nest sites for blackcap, whitethroat and lesser whitethroat. In winter seed supplies attract flocks of finches and there is a large thrush roost. The commoner butterflies are also abundant. Control of scrub and maintenance of open grassy areas are the main management aims.

Nearest postcode NG34 0EU. Please note - postcodes are for the nearest registered address as we are unable to get postcodes for nature reserves.