Wildlife reserves · East of England
Beechwoods nature reserve
In or near Cherry Hinton.
Beechwoods nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Beechwoods nature reserve is located in South Cambridgeshire, with the nearest railway station being Cambridge South, approximately 2.6 km away. Admission is free, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CB22 3FB.
About
Beechwoods nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: local nature reserve. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Coordinates: 52.1688°, 0.1685°.
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Summary from the official site
Beechwoods is a nature reserve featuring a small wood of mature beech trees, originally planted in the 1840s. Visitors can explore the area, which includes diverse habitats and unique flora such as the white helleborine orchids, while enjoying the natural beauty and wildlife.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Gog Magog Golf Course SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Beechwoods is a 9.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve south-east of Cambridge, England. It is owned by County Farms and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Beeches were planted on chalky farmland in the 1840s, and medieval plough terraces are still visible. Birds include green and great spotted woodpeckers, and nuthatches. There is access from Worts' Causeway.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.1688, 0.1685
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Great Shelford
- Postcode
- CB22 3FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01954 713500
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q4879699 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beechwoods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beechwoods - geograph.org.uk - 826879.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beechwoods nature reserve?
- Beechwoods nature reserve is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 3FB), in the parish of Great Shelford.
- What is Beechwoods nature reserve?
- Beechwoods nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beechwoods nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 3FB.
- Who runs Beechwoods nature reserve?
- Beechwoods nature reserve is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Beechwoods nature reserve a listed building?
- Beechwoods nature reserve is officially recognised as local nature reserve listed.
- Is Beechwoods nature reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Beechwoods nature reserve is part of the Gog Magog Golf Course SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Beechwoods nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Beechwoods nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beechwoods nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 3FB.