The woodland features a pleasing mix of tree species, with a particularly noteworthy presence of oak, offering significant future timber value. Predominantly composed of mixed broadleaf species, the area retains a wonderfully natural character. Beech and sycamore trees contribute to an open canopy, allowing dappled sunlight to cascade through the branches and illuminate the woodland floor, encouraging a rich understory of flora.

Wildlife thrives in this richly wooded corner of Lincolnshire, where the diverse habitat supports an abundance of wildflowers, songbirds, and small mammals. The natural character of the woodland provides ideal conditions for a wide range of species to flourish throughout the seasons.

The woodland is level and well stocked with mature trees, creating a tranquil and sheltered environment. Scattered throughout are numerous small glades—ideal spots for peaceful camping or quiet reflection, fully immersed in nature.

The woodland is easily accessible via an excellent stoned track, suitable for most family vehicles and providing reliable, year-round access. There are no public footpaths running through the woodland itself, ensuring privacy and seclusion. However, a public footpath runs just beyond a barbed wire fence along the eastern and southern boundaries of the site.

A woodland covenant is in place to help safeguard the long-term integrity of this valuable natural environment. Additionally, a Tree Preservation Order issued by the local authority supports sustainable forestry practices and promotes responsible future stewardship. These protections do not prevent appropriate woodland management, and free advice is readily available from both the local council and the Forestry Commission.

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

For anyone seeking a retreat from modern life, Plowright Wood offers a manageable and rewarding woodland, ideal for family ownership. It’s a place where simple pleasures—like camping, den building, bushcraft, and small-scale timber work—can be enjoyed at your own pace. But perhaps the greatest benefit is simply being there. Surrounded by nature and far from daily stresses, it becomes easy to sit, breathe, and feel calm. Woods grow slowly—there is no hurry, only time to reconnect.

Evidence of settlement in Broughton dates back to the Neolithic (New Stone Age) period, with stone tools discovered particularly on the commons near Wressle. In 1956, Bronze Age pottery was unearthed at a property on Ermine Street, and earlier, around 1850, human burials were uncovered on the commons northeast of the village—further testament to the area’s ancient roots.

At the heart of the village stands St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building notable for its exceptionally rare Saxon staircase tower—one of only four known examples in the country.

Broughton is surrounded by natural beauty, with extensive woodlands stretching to the west and north toward Scunthorpe. Just south of these woods lies one of the region’s few 4-star hotels—formerly known as Forest Pines, now operated as the DoubleTree by Hilton, though still commonly referred to by its original name. The hotel also boasts a 27-hole golf course, adding to the area's appeal.