Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Wessington Wood & Pasture
In or near Brockhampton.
Wessington Wood & Pasture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wessington Wood & Pasture is a nature reserve in England West Midlands, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wessington Wood & Pasture is a wildlife reserve located in the West Midlands. This area is recognised for its diverse habitats, supporting various species of flora and fauna. The reserve serves as an important space for conservation and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0153, -2.5773
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Woolhope
- Postcode
- HR1 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q108047014 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wessington Wood & Pasture?
- Wessington Wood & Pasture is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4QJ), in the parish of Woolhope.
- What is Wessington Wood & Pasture?
- Wessington Wood & Pasture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wessington Wood & Pasture?
- Drivers can use postcode HR1 4QJ.
- Who owns Wessington Wood & Pasture?
- Wessington Wood & Pasture is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is Wessington Wood & Pasture a protected site?
- Yes — Wessington Wood & Pasture is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wessington Wood & Pasture free to visit?
- Yes, Wessington Wood & Pasture is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wessington Wood & Pasture?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4QJ. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Wessington Wood & Pasture?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.