All year interest

Bowdown Woods

Mysterious hidden valleys, sunny glades and patches of heathland, a natural playground for you to explore all year round. Discover a wealth of wildlife in this expanse of ancient woodland near to Newbury.

Greenham and Crookham Commons

These form the largest continuous tract of open heath in Berkshire. The mix of purple and pink heathers and golden yellow gorse, wildflower-filled grasslands and expanses of bare gravels are all easily accessible to visitors.

Moor Copse

This diverse woodland wildlife treasure trove astride the River Pang is a haven of peace and beauty, renowned for its flowers, butterflies and moths.

Nature Discovery Centre

The centre is surrounded by a mosaic of different habitats with fantastic wildlife to see all year around. Wander along the lake, visit the internationally important Thatcham Reedbeds nature reserve or explore some of the nearby woodland, then pop into the visitor centre and cafe.

College Lake

College Lake is widely regarded as one of the best places in Bucks for water birds. Stroll around the lake, watch the birds from the numerous hides then return to the visitor centre for a bite to eat in the cafe.

Dancersend with Pavis Woods

This tranquil haven with a rich variety of wildlife is just perfect for recharging the batteries! The reserve nestles within two sheltered valleys deep in the Chilterns, and includes woodland, scrub and chalk grassland.

Finemere Wood

A magnificent woodland - home to birds, bats and butterflies, where you can forget the stresses of everyday life. Finemere Wood has the thrilling atmosphere of a very old, wild place. At its heart you will find a sheltered haven of rough pasture and thickets, and a restored meadow.

Rushbeds Wood

Discover a wealth of wild flowers and butterflies in this ancient woodland and meadows. Admire woodland flowers in spring, butterflies in summer, seasonal colour in autumn and atmospheric woodland in winter.

Dry Sandford Pit

A fascinating mosaic of fossil-rich cliffs, fenland with ponds and streams, grassland, scrub and woodland set in an old quarry. Geological wonders, nationally-scarce fen and rich insect life make Dry Sandford Pit a nature reserve of national importance. 

Foxholes

Discover breath-taking beauty in this ancient woodland famed for its spectacular spring bluebells, abundant birdlife and fabulous fungi.

Sydlings Copse

Enjoy this secluded wildlife gem throughout the seasons. The diversity of this small nature reserve is quite staggering. Boasting ancient broadleaved woodland, limestone grasslands, reedbed, fen, a stream and rare Oxfordshire heathland.

Warburg Nature Reserve

A hidden wildlife gem nestling in the Chilterns hills, rich in wildlife that will lift your spirits whatever the season. Warburg Nature Reserve is a remote and magnificent place, rich in exciting plants and animals all through the year.