Forests & woodlands · South East England
Westwell Gorse
In or near Westwell.
Westwell Gorse 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
- Shipton · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Westwell Gorse is woodland in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 9.6 km away. Postcode area OX18.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Westwell Gorse SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westwell Gorse is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the county of Gloucestershire, in the parish of Barrington. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8006, -1.6830
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Barrington
- Postcode
- OX18 4TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton — 9.6 km
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w151220189 (ODbL)
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Westwell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Great Barrington
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westwell Gorse?
- Westwell Gorse is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX18 4TH), in the parish of Barrington.
- What is Westwell Gorse?
- Westwell Gorse is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westwell Gorse?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 9.6 km away. The nearest town is Westwell. Drivers can use postcode OX18 4TH.
- Is Westwell Gorse a protected site?
- Yes — Westwell Gorse is part of the Westwell Gorse SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westwell Gorse free to visit?
- Yes, Westwell Gorse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westwell Gorse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX18 4TH. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.