Forests & woodlands · South West England
Badgeworth Nature Reserve
In or near Brockworth.
Badgeworth Nature Reserve 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
- Cheltenham Spa · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Badgeworth Nature Reserve is woodland in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area GL51.
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Official information
Badgeworth Nature Reserve is the first nature reserve established by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, featuring the rare adder's-tongue spearwort, also known as the Badgeworth buttercup. The reserve is primarily a grassland area with a pond and supports a variety of plant and animal species, including numerous beetles and breeding amphibians.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Badgeworth SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Badgeworth Nature Reserve is a forest located in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The reserve is notable for its diverse flora and fauna, contributing to the region's ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8843, -2.1325
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Badgeworth
- Postcode
- GL51 6GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Phone
- 01452 383333
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w61856664 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Badgeworth Nature Reserve?
- Badgeworth Nature Reserve is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL51 6GD), in the parish of Badgeworth.
- What is Badgeworth Nature Reserve?
- Badgeworth Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Badgeworth Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL51 6GD.
- Is Badgeworth Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Badgeworth Nature Reserve is part of the Badgeworth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Badgeworth Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Badgeworth Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Badgeworth Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL51 6GD.