Forests & woodlands · South East England
Asham Meads
In or near Arncott.
Asham Meads 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
- Islip · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Asham Meads is woodland in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Islip, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area OX33.
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Official information
Asham Meads is a nature reserve featuring expansive grasslands that host a variety of rare plants and butterflies. Visitors can explore ancient meadows and enjoy birdwatching in a tranquil environment. The site is home to unique botanical communities and offers a glimpse of local wildlife.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Murcott Meadows SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Asham Meads is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Horton-cum-Studley, Oxfordshire. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its Murcott Meadows and lies within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8206, -1.1424
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Horton-cum-Studley
- Postcode
- OX33 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Islip — 6.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253130227 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Asham Meads?
- Asham Meads is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX33 1BS), in the parish of Horton-cum-Studley.
- What is Asham Meads?
- Asham Meads is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Asham Meads?
- The nearest railway station is Islip, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX33 1BS.
- Is Asham Meads a protected site?
- Yes — Asham Meads is part of the Murcott Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Asham Meads free to visit?
- Yes, Asham Meads is free to enter.
- How do I get to Asham Meads?
- The nearest railway station is Islip, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX33 1BS.