Forests & woodlands Β· South East England
Upper Ray Meadows
In or near Marsh Gibbon.
Upper Ray Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village Β· 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Upper Ray Meadows is woodland in the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Mid Buckinghamshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area HP18.
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Official information
Upper Ray Meadows is a nature reserve located in Buckinghamshire, known for its diverse habitats and rich wildlife. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and explore flower-rich meadows that attract various species, particularly wading birds like lapwing and curlew.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upper Ray Meadows is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Ludgershall. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns, highlighting its ecological and scenic value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8691, -1.0597
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Ludgershall
- Postcode
- HP18 0RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Phone
- 01442 826774
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village β 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253253203 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Upper Ray Meadows
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Cow Leys
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Ludgershall
Villages Β· 2.0 km

Piddington
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Upper Ray Meadows
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Tendring
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Grendon Underwood
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Grendon Underwood War Memorial
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Marsh Gibbon
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Blackthorn Hill Windmill
Windmills Β· 3.8 km

Tornado Jet
Memorials & monuments Β· 3.9 km

Vale Brewery
Breweries Β· 4.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Ray Meadows?
- Upper Ray Meadows is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP18 0RF), in the parish of Ludgershall.
- What is Upper Ray Meadows?
- Upper Ray Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upper Ray Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP18 0RF.
- Is Upper Ray Meadows a protected site?
- Yes β Upper Ray Meadows is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Upper Ray Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Upper Ray Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upper Ray Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP18 0RF.