
Chris Gomersall / 2020 Vision
Shadwell Wood Nature Reserve
Know before you go
Parking information
Park by the track to Little Hales Wood on the opposite side of the roadWalking trails
Lots of circular paths to walk around
Access
Flat terrain with unsurfaced paths that can be wet and slippery
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Accessible at all timesBest time to visit
Spring and summerAbout the reserve
A true wonder in spring and summer when the woodland floor is brimming with colourful flowers. A deer fence around the reserve has allowed the extremely rare Oxlip to thrive as well as a huge host of other flowers.
In early spring the Oxlips are joined by Wood Violets and Wood Anemones emerging from the woodland floor, that are then followed by Early Purple Orchids and a wonderful display of Bluebells. Into summer you will start seeing Common Spotted Orchids, Meadowsweet and Sanicle, making this reserve a fantastic place to visit to see the changing seasons.
Traditional coppicing methods have encouraged many summer visiting birds to nest. Listen out for the sound of Warblers, Blackcaps or Whitethroats that spend their summer here.
Habitat
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Environmental designation

Chris Gomersall / 2020 Vision
Did you know?
Oxlips only grow where the counties of Essex, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk meet