Forests & woodlands · London
Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve
In or near South Oxhey.
Oxhey Woods Local 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
- Carpenders Park · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Carpenders Park, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6206°, -0.4034°.
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Official information
Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve is a natural area that offers visitors a chance to explore diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes. It is a peaceful retreat for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the outdoors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Oxhey Woods is a 98 hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Oxhey in Hertfordshire, England. It is owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council. It is mainly semi-natural woodland, and some areas date back to the last Ice Age, the Younger Dryas, 11,500 years ago. The range of habitats make it an important ecological site. Plants include bluebells, anemones and violets and the rare wild service tree.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6206, -0.4034
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Three Rivers
- Parish
- Batchworth
- Postcode
- HA6 3EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Carpenders Park — 1.5 km
- Official site
- louiseplant.com
Sources
- osm: w7939326 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Oxhey Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oxhey Woods 3.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve?
- Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode HA6 3EU), in the parish of Batchworth.
- What is Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve?
- Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Carpenders Park, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA6 3EU.
- Is Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxhey Woods Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Carpenders Park, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA6 3EU.