Forests & woodlands · East of England
Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR
In or near Cotterstock.
Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5028°, -0.5259°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Glapthorn Cow Pastures is a Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring diverse habitats that support various wildlife, including the rare black hairstreak butterfly. Visitors can explore mature woodlands and enjoy the seasonal blooms of primroses, bluebells, and orchids.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Glapthorn Cow Pasture SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Glapthorn (postcode PE8). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognising its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5028, -0.5259
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Glapthorn
- Postcode
- PE8 5BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Phone
- 01604 405285
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- osm: w157023532 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR?
- Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5BH), in the parish of Glapthorn.
- What is Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR?
- Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR?
- Drivers can use postcode PE8 5BH.
- Is Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR a protected site?
- Yes — Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is part of the Glapthorn Cow Pasture SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR free to visit?
- Yes, Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glapthorn Cow Pastures NR?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5BH. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.