Wildlife reserves · South East England
Dancersend Nature Reserve
In or near Halton.
Dancersend Nature Reserve — nature 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
- Wendover · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dancersend Nature Reserve is a nature reserve 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 3.6 km away. Postcode area HP23.
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Official information
Dancersend Nature Reserve is a tranquil area rich in wildlife, located in the Chilterns. Visitors can explore diverse woodland habitats, enjoy seasonal displays of flowers, and observe various bird species. The reserve also features walking trails, including a half-mile Wildlife Walk.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dancersend SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dancersend Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Aston Clinton, West Midlands (postcode HP23). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.7749, -0.7003
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Aston Clinton
- Postcode
- HP23 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Phone
- 01865 775476
- Nearest railway station
- Wendover — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29841951 (CC0)
- commons: The First Flush of Bluebells in Tatnall's Wood - geograph.org.uk - 1263156.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dancersend Nature Reserve?
- Dancersend Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP23 6LD), in the parish of Aston Clinton.
- What is Dancersend Nature Reserve?
- Dancersend Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dancersend Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP23 6LD.
- Is Dancersend Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Dancersend Nature Reserve is part of the Dancersend SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dancersend Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Dancersend Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dancersend Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP23 6LD.
- Are dogs allowed at Dancersend Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.