Forests & woodlands · South East England
Ardley Quarry Wood
In or near Chesterton.
Ardley Quarry Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardley Quarry Wood is woodland in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area OX27.
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Official information
Ardley Wood Quarry is a nature reserve featuring geological formations and historical earthworks. It is home to diverse wildlife, including various butterfly species and seasonal ponds that support amphibians. Visitors can explore a network of paths through its varied habitats of scrub, woodland, and grassland.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ardley Quarry Wood is a forest located in Ardley, Oxfordshire, within the West Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, specifically as part of the Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9404, -1.2199
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Ardley
- Postcode
- OX27 7NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford — 6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w254446771 (ODbL)
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Fritwell Manor
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The Trigger Pond Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardley Quarry Wood?
- Ardley Quarry Wood is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX27 7NU), in the parish of Ardley.
- What is Ardley Quarry Wood?
- Ardley Quarry Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardley Quarry Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX27 7NU.
- Is Ardley Quarry Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Ardley Quarry Wood is part of the Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ardley Quarry Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Ardley Quarry Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardley Quarry Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX27 7NU.