Forests & woodlands · South East England
Upper Ray Meadows
In or near Marsh Gibbon.
Upper Ray Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Upper Ray Meadows is woodland in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area OX25.
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Official information
Upper Ray Meadows is a nature reserve located in Buckinghamshire, known for its diverse habitats and rich wildlife, particularly wading birds. Visitors can explore various meadows and enjoy birdwatching, especially during the spring and summer months when many species are active.
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 Piddington, Oxfordshire. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns, known for its natural landscapes and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8755, -1.0668
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Piddington
- Postcode
- OX25 1QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Phone
- 01442 826774
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village — 6 km
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253253204 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Ray Meadows?
- Upper Ray Meadows is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 1QN), in the parish of Piddington.
- 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 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 1QN.
- Is Upper Ray Meadows a protected site?
- Yes — 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 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 1QN.