Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve
In or near Harbury.
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve 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
- Leamington Spa · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is woodland in Warwickshire, the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 8.6 km away. Postcode area CV47.
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Official information
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is a 7-hectare site rich in wildflowers and butterflies, located on the former spoil banks of the Leamington to Oxford railway. Visitors can explore the diverse grassland and potentially spot various butterfly species and orchids throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is a forest located in Harbury, Warwickshire, within the West Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), specifically known as Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI. This designation highlights its ecological significance and the unique habitats it supports.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2359, -1.4369
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Harbury
- Postcode
- CV47 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Phone
- 024 7630 2912
- Nearest railway station
- Leamington Spa — 8.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w194941520 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve?
- Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV47 2TA), in the parish of Harbury.
- What is Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve?
- Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV47 2TA.
- Is Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is part of the Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harbury Spoilbank Nature Reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CV47 2TA. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency.