Forests & woodlands · South East England
Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve
In or near Arncott.
Whitecross Green Wood 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
- Islip · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve is woodland in the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Buckinghamshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Islip, about 7.7 km away. Postcode area OX5.
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Official information
Whitecross Green Wood is a nature reserve featuring ancient woodland that has been managed to restore native broadleaved trees. Visitors can enjoy a circular wildlife walk and observe a variety of butterflies and wildflowers throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitecross Green and Oriel Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve is a forest located in Boarstall, in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance and is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8247, -1.1260
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Boarstall
- Postcode
- OX5 2RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Islip — 7.7 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w253267396 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve?
- Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 2RG), in the parish of Boarstall.
- What is Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve?
- Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Islip, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 2RG.
- Is Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve is part of the Whitecross Green and Oriel Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Islip, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 2RG.