Forests & woodlands · South East England
Aston Clinton Ragpits
In or near Buckland.
Aston Clinton Ragpits 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
- Wendover · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Aston Clinton Ragpits is woodland in 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 Aylesbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 3.9 km away. Postcode area HP22.
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Official information
Aston Clinton Ragpits is a nature reserve located in Buckinghamshire, known for its diverse chalkland flowers and a variety of butterfly species. Visitors can explore the reserve's network of paths and enjoy the stunning displays of orchids, particularly from March to August.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aston Clinton Ragpits SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aston Clinton Ragpits is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Aston Clinton, postcode HP22. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7891, -0.7132
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Aston Clinton
- Postcode
- HP22 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Wendover — 3.9 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253220670 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
RAF Camp Cinema
Theatres · 0.7 km
Aston Martin memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
China Water
Restaurants · 1.0 km
Falklands Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Halton House
Manor houses · 1.1 km
Hill Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.2 km
Rothschild Ice Skating Rink
Ice rinks · 1.4 km
Trenchard Museum
Museums · 1.4 km
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton
Historic churches · 1.4 km
James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre
Museums · 1.5 km
Bridge Over Canal In Grounds Of Halton House
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Buckland
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aston Clinton Ragpits?
- Aston Clinton Ragpits is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22 5NF), in the parish of Aston Clinton.
- What is Aston Clinton Ragpits?
- Aston Clinton Ragpits is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aston Clinton Ragpits?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP22 5NF.
- Is Aston Clinton Ragpits a protected site?
- Yes — Aston Clinton Ragpits is part of the Aston Clinton Ragpits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Aston Clinton Ragpits free to visit?
- Yes, Aston Clinton Ragpits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aston Clinton Ragpits?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22 5NF.