Oxhey Woods is a 98 hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Oxhey in Hertfordshire, England. It is owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council.
It is mainly semi-natural woodland, and some areas date back to the last Ice Age, the Younger Dryas, 11,500 years ago. The range of habitats make it an important ecological site. Plants include bluebells, anemones and violets and the rare wild service tree.
Facilities and access
The woods have parking facilities, picnic benches and a trail. There is access from Nairn Green, Oxhey Drive and Prestwick Road.
References
- ^ "Local Nature Reserves". Three Rivers District Council. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Oxhey Woods". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- "Map of Oxhey Woods". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
| Local nature reserves in Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|
| Broxbourne | |
| Dacorum | |
| East Hertfordshire | |
| Hertsmere | |
| North Hertfordshire | |
| St Albans | |
| Three Rivers | |
| Watford | |
| Welwyn Hatfield | |
51°36′58″N 0°24′05″W / 51.616°N 0.4014°W / 51.616; -0.4014
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