Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Nupend Wood
In or near Ballingham.
Nupend Wood in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nupend Wood is a nature reserve in England West Midlands, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cherry Hill Wood SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Haugh Wood SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nupend Wood is a wildlife reserve located in the West Midlands. This area is designated for the protection of local flora and fauna, providing a habitat for various species.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0144, -2.6128
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Fownhope
- Postcode
- HR1 4PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108046767 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Fownhope Park
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Fownhope
Villages · 0.7 km
The Tan House
B&Bs · 0.8 km
Tom Spring Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
The Green Man
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Mural of apples
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Common Hill
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St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Standing cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Hamme
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park
Campsites · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nupend Wood?
- Nupend Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4PD), in the parish of Fownhope.
- What is Nupend Wood?
- Nupend Wood in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nupend Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4PD.
- Who owns Nupend Wood?
- Nupend Wood is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is Nupend Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Nupend Wood is part of the Cherry Hill Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Haugh Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Nupend Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Nupend Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nupend Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4PD. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Nupend Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.