Wildlife reserves · South East England
Holtspur Bank
In or near Flackwell Heath.
Holtspur Bank — local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, 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
- Beaconsfield · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holtspur Bank, the nearest railway station is Beaconsfield, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Holtspur Bank is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Beaconsfield Town Council. Wikidata describes it as: "local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6032°, -0.6759°.
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Summary from the official site
Holtspur Bottom Butterfly Reserve is a 4.5-hectare site managed for the conservation of butterflies and moths. It features chalk grassland, rough grassland, and hedgerows, providing diverse habitats for various species. Visitors can explore this unique reserve, which is one of the few in Britain dedicated to these insects.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Holtspur Bank is a 6.6 hectares (16 acres) Local Nature Reserve in Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. It is owned and managed by Beaconsfield Town Council. Half of the site is chalk grassland and half ancient woodland. It has a wide variety of species including many orchids on the grassland, and oaks with some cherry trees in the woodland. The understorey has holly, elderberry, hawthorn and honeysuckle. It is one of only two sites in South Buckinghamshire where dormice have been recorded. There is access from Riding Lane and Holtspur Top Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6032, -0.6759
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Beaconsfield
- Postcode
- HP9 1DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Nearest railway station
- Beaconsfield — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.upperthames-butterflies.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993716 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holtspur Bank (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Holtspur Bank 4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holtspur Bank?
- Holtspur Bank is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP9 1DQ), in the parish of Beaconsfield.
- What is Holtspur Bank?
- Holtspur Bank — local nature reserve in Buckinghamshire, England.
- How do I get to Holtspur Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Beaconsfield, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP9 1DQ.
- Who runs Holtspur Bank?
- Holtspur Bank is operated by Beaconsfield Town Council.
- Is Holtspur Bank a protected site?
- Yes — Holtspur Bank is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Holtspur Bank free to visit?
- Yes, Holtspur Bank is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holtspur Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Beaconsfield, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP9 1DQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Holtspur Bank?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.