Forests & woodlands · South East England
Cow Leys
In or near Marsh Gibbon.
Cow Leys 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
- Bicester Village · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cow Leys is woodland in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area OX25.
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Official information
Upper Ray Meadows is a nature reserve located in Buckinghamshire, featuring a variety of habitats including wet meadows and grasslands. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe locally scarce wading birds such as lapwing and curlew, as well as a rich collection of wildflowers throughout the seasons.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cow Leys is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Piddington, Oxfordshire (postcode OX25). It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns, highlighting its significant natural landscape and ecological value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8732, -1.0768
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Piddington
- Postcode
- OX25 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Phone
- 01442 826774
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village — 5.4 km
- Opening
- Cow Leys, Grange Meadow, Leaches Farm, Long Herdon Meadow, Ludgershall Meadows - access all year.
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253130305 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow Leys?
- Cow Leys is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 1QQ), in the parish of Piddington.
- What is Cow Leys?
- Cow Leys is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cow Leys?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 1QQ.
- Is Cow Leys a protected site?
- Yes — Cow Leys is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cow Leys free to visit?
- Yes, Cow Leys is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cow Leys?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 1QQ.