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Forests & woodlands · South East England

Avery's Pightle

Free admission

Avery's Pightle is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Avery's Pightle, forests & woodlands in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Newbury · 4.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Avery's Pightle is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Opening hours: sunrise-sunset. Coordinates: 51.3836°, -1.3755°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avery's Pightle SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Avery's Pightle is a 1.3-hectare (3.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Enborne in Berkshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. This unimproved meadow is species rich and it has surviving ridge and furrow, suggesting a long history of traditional management without modern herbicides or fertilisers. Twenty-four species of grass and a hundred and thirteen herbs have been recorded. There is a wet ditch which has water whorl grass. There is access to the site from Church Lane.

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Coordinates
51.3836, -1.3755
Parish
Enborne
Postcode
RG20 0JY
Parliamentary constituency
Newbury
Nearest railway station
Newbury4 km
Opening
sunrise-sunset

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Avery's Pightle?
Avery's Pightle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0JY), in the parish of Enborne.
Is Avery's Pightle a protected site?
Yes — Avery's Pightle is part of the Avery's Pightle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Avery's Pightle free to visit?
Yes, Avery's Pightle is free to enter.
How do I get to Avery's Pightle?
The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0JY.