Wildlife reserves · London
Ainslie Wood
In or near Lambourne.
Ainslie Wood — local nature reserve in Greater London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Highams Park · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ainslie Wood, the nearest railway station is Highams Park, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for the area is E4 9BG, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Ainslie Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: local nature reserve. Wikidata describes it as: "local nature reserve in Greater London". Coordinates: 51.6108°, -0.0114°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ainslie Wood (previously known as Endleigh Wood and Little Larks) is a 2.03 hectares (5.0 acres) Local Nature Reserve and a Grade I Site of Nature Conservation Interest surrounded by urban housing in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in England. It is owned by Waltham Forest Borough Council and operated by the council with Friends of Ainslie and Larks Woods. The site is ancient woodland. The main trees are oak, hornbeam and the rarer wild service tree. The park hosts a great variety of birds, including great spotted woodpeckers, blue tits, great tits, robins, wrens, long tailed tits and jays. The wildlife also includes squirrels and foxes. It also has rich ground flora, including bluebells, dog's-mercury and wood anemone. There is access from Royston Avenue, Ropers Avenue and Woodside Gardens.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6108, -0.0114
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E4 9BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chingford and Woodford Green
- Nearest railway station
- Highams Park — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Unrestricted
Sources
- wikidata: Q15178610 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ainslie Wood, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ainslie Wood 1.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ainslie Wood?
- Ainslie Wood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E4 9BG), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Ainslie Wood?
- Ainslie Wood — local nature reserve in Greater London.
- How do I get to Ainslie Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Highams Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode E4 9BG.
- Who owns Ainslie Wood?
- Ainslie Wood is owned by London Borough of Waltham Forest.
- Is Ainslie Wood a listed building?
- Ainslie Wood is officially recognised as local nature reserve listed.
- Is Ainslie Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Ainslie Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ainslie Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Highams Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E4 9BG.
- Are dogs allowed at Ainslie Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.