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 Sharnbrook Summit - Souldrop, Bedfordshire UK Posted by:  Dragontree
N 52° 14.991 W 000° 34.763
30U E 665237 N 5791588
A beautiful nature reserve on top of the railway tunnel just outside the village of Souldrop.
Waymark Code: WM475X
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/17/2008
Views: 25
This nature reserve is managed by The Wildlife Trust and is a haven for wildflowers, summer visiting birds and butterflies. It stretches either side of the Byway Open to All Traffic called the Forty Foot Lane. There are steep sides down to the other railway line which you need to steer clear of to avoid accidents; this is fenced off. Within the reserve are the air shafts for the tunnel which are interesting structures amongst the greenery.
The railway tunnel is 1.6km long and was built in 1884 because the original line proved too steep for the Victorian trains. The nature reserve covers 21 acres.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 21 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
1.6km - the length of the tunnel, trail is split by the Forty Foot Lane.
What points of interest are there?:
Interesting views of the manmade tunnel air shafts amongst the butterflies and birds in the reserve. Also, there are noises from Santa Pod raceway, not far away and the off road vehicles using the Forty Foot Lane.
What activities are available?:
Forty Foot Lane - Horse riding, Four wheeling, bicycling. Inside the reserve - walking, picnics and bird watching.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Steep embankment to the other railway line, thistles and thorny plants. Do not climb on the air shafts.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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