Wildlife reserves · South West England
Siccaridge Wood
In or near Chalford.
Siccaridge Wood — nature reserve in 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
- Kemble · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Siccaridge Wood, the nearest railway station is Kemble, located 7.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is GL7 6LN, and entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Siccaridge Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1986. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in England". Coordinates: 51.7306°, -2.0948°.
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Official information
Siccaridge Wood is a semi-natural ancient woodland located in the Golden Valley, rich in diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore various walking trails, enjoy the seasonal display of bluebells, and observe a variety of tree species and animal habitats.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Siccaridge Wood (grid reference SO935035) is a 26.6-hectare (66-acre) nature reserve in Gloucestershire. The site is listed in the ‘Stroud District’ Local Plan, adopted November 2005, Appendix 6 (online for download) as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). The site is managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust under leasing arrangements with the Bathurst Estate since 1986. Sponsorship was provided by the then Nature Conservancy Council. Prior to that time the wood was leased to the Forestry Commission.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7306, -2.0948
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Bisley-with-Lypiatt
- Postcode
- GL7 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1986
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 7.8 km
- Opening
- Open access throughout the year
- Official site
- www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7507405 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Siccaridge Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Siccaridge Wood Upper Lock (3), Thames and Severn canal, near Frampton Mansell - geograph.org.uk - 1133971.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Siccaridge Wood?
- Siccaridge Wood is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 6LN), in the parish of Bisley-with-Lypiatt.
- What is Siccaridge Wood?
- Siccaridge Wood — nature reserve in England.
- How do I get to Siccaridge Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 6LN.
- When was Siccaridge Wood built?
- Built or established in 1986.
- Who owns Siccaridge Wood?
- Siccaridge Wood is owned by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Bathurst Estate.
- Is Siccaridge Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Siccaridge Wood is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Siccaridge Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Siccaridge Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Siccaridge Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 6LN.