Forests & woodlands · South West England
Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve
In or near Iron Acton.
Wapley Bushes 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
- Yate · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve is woodland in South-East England. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Yate, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area BS37.
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Official information
Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven located near Yate, Bristol. Visitors can explore woodlands and meadows, discovering various plant and animal species while enjoying the tranquility of the natural environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve is a forest located in Dodington, South-East England, postcode BS37. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Cotswolds and is also recognised as a RAMSAR site for the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5221, -2.4187
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Dodington
- Postcode
- BS37 8US
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Phone
- 01454 315851
- Nearest railway station
- Yate — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.wapleybushes.info
Sources
- osm: w239746851 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve?
- Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BS37 8US), in the parish of Dodington.
- What is Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve?
- Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS37 8US.
- Is Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wapley Bushes Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS37 8US.