Lower Woods, Protected nature reserve in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Lower Woods encompasses 280 hectares of ancient woodland, featuring twenty-three distinct woods connected by grass trenches and the Little Avon River.
The woodland boundaries have remained unchanged since medieval times, preserving traditional coppicing practices and historical management techniques.
The site functions as an educational center where researchers study geological formations, including clays and limestones dating back 200 million years.
Visitors can explore three marked trails through the reserve, with parking available for twenty cars at the entrance near Wickwar village.
The reserve contains substantial populations of wild service trees and supports thirty-two butterfly species, including the silver-washed fritillary.
GPS coordinates: 51.58700,-2.37300
Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:54
Horton Court
3.5 km
Alderley House
4.1 km
Rose Hill School, Alderley
4.1 km
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
2.7 km
Monument to Lord Robert Edward Somerset
3 km
Yarley Meadows
1.9 km
Church of St Kenelm
4.1 km
Parish Church of the Holy Trinity
2.3 km
Church of St Giles
3.3 km
Parish Church of St James the Elder, Horton
3.5 km
Hillesley Baptist Church
3.5 km
Fleece Inn
3.4 km
The Duke Of Beaufort Public House
3.6 km
Sturt Bridge, Wickwar
1.2 km
Hillesley and Tresham War Memorial
3.3 km
Frith Farmhouse,and Bakehouse At South East
2.5 km
Hawkesbury Upton War Memorial
3.8 km
Ambulatory 20 Yards South West Of Horton Court
3.5 km
K8 Telephone Kiosk
3.8 km
Oxwick Farmhouse
2.7 km
Hillesley Farmhouse And Dairy And Cheese Wing To Left
3.3 km
Home Farmhouse And Adjoining Barn
3.2 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Near Monument
3.4 km
The Mount House,with railings gates and gate piers on north side
4.1 km
Upton House
3.3 km
Inglestone Farmhouse
1.2 km
Mill House
3.3 km
Milestone, centre of village
4.1 kmReviews
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