Wildlife reserves · South East England
Cholsey Marsh
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Cholsey Marsh — nature reserve near Cholsey, Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Cholsey · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cholsey Marsh is located in South Oxfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Cholsey, approximately 1.8 km away. The postcode for Cholsey Marsh is OX10 6AX, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Cholsey Marsh is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve near Cholsey, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5652°, -1.1343°.
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Official information
Cholsey Marsh is a tranquil riverside marsh that serves as a habitat for various plants, insects, and birds, including the nationally rare Desmoulin's whorl snail. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and explore the diverse wildlife along the Thames Path National Trail.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cholsey Marsh is a 19-hectare (47-acre) nature reserve near Cholsey in Oxfordshire, England. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. The Thames Path runs through this marsh on the bank of the River Thames. Wet reed and sedge beds provide a habitat for diverse wildlife and there are also areas of grassland, willow scrub and two large ponds. Flora include marsh-marigold, meadowsweet and the rare summer snowflake.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5652, -1.1343
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- South Stoke
- Postcode
- OX10 6AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Cholsey — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q89131819 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cholsey Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cholsey Marsh?
- Cholsey Marsh is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 6AX), in the parish of South Stoke.
- What is Cholsey Marsh?
- Cholsey Marsh — nature reserve near Cholsey, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Cholsey Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Cholsey, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX10 6AX.
- Who owns Cholsey Marsh?
- Cholsey Marsh is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Cholsey Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — Cholsey Marsh is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cholsey Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Cholsey Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cholsey Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Cholsey, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 6AX.
- Are dogs allowed at Cholsey Marsh?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.