Getting here
51.75070, -0.22329
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 424m away — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 424m away — 2 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: NCN12 proposed rerouting
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 29 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Lea Valley WalkWalking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km
Long distance path
WGC100 Centenary WalkWalking route20.2 km
Created for Welwyn Garden City's 100th anniversary, a circular walk around the whole town
Parkfield, Oakmere & Beyond 4 mile walkWalking route4 km
Yellow TrailWalking route
Foxglove Closepublic footpath · 116 m
Badger Waypublic footpath · 82 m
Magpie Walkpublic footpath · 78 m
🚴Cycling
88 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN12 proposed reroutingCycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Route 61Cycling route34 km
Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
NCN 12 delistedCycling route
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this nature reserve
Oxleys Wood is a 1-hectare local nature reserve in Welwyn Hatfield, Eastern, England. Visitors can find a small area of woodland known for its biodiversity, providing a habitat for various bird species and peaceful walking opportunities.
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