Forests & woodlands · South East England
Rushbeds Wood
In or near Dorton.
Rushbeds Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
John Charlton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Quainton Road · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rushbeds Wood is woodland in the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Buckinghamshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Quainton Road, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area HP18.
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Official information
Rushbeds Wood is an ancient woodland located in Buckinghamshire, featuring a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the area through a 1.5-mile Wildlife Walk, where they can observe various wildflowers and butterflies, including rare species.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rushbeds Wood and Railway Cutting SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rushbeds Wood is a forest located in Wotton Underwood, West Midlands, with the postcode HP18. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8361, -1.0326
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Wotton Underwood
- Postcode
- HP18 0RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Quainton Road — 7.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times.
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253264482 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushbeds Wood?
- Rushbeds Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP18 0RU), in the parish of Wotton Underwood.
- What is Rushbeds Wood?
- Rushbeds Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rushbeds Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Quainton Road, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP18 0RU.
- Is Rushbeds Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Rushbeds Wood is part of the Rushbeds Wood and Railway Cutting SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rushbeds Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Rushbeds Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rushbeds Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Quainton Road, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP18 0RU.