Hidden gems - Nature preserves in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 788 places from Nature preserve category.

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Llangattock Escarpment

Nature preserve

👍👍 Llangattock Escarpment was once a huge quarry in the 18th and 19th centuries. Now reclaimed by nature it's an other worldly looking landscape. There's a few different walking routes you could use to get to the quarry, and you can also drive there and park at the free car park which is just a short...

5.00 (20 reviews) (~211.4 km from centre)

Pewsey Downs

Nature preserve

👍👍 Spectacular views of beautiful English countryside. There is a lovely ridge walk above the Vale of Pewsey in one direction and a white horse carved into the hillside in another. There is a small gravely car park just off the road. The picturesque ancient Saxon church of St. Mary's in the village of...

5.00 (13 reviews) (~119.78 km from centre)

Great cornard, historic oak

Nature preserve

👍👍 As a new resident of Sudbury, I was delighted to visit this lovely place with a friend. There's so many local nice scenic walks and nature, but this was very special. After a short walk up a mild slope you have some good views to enjoy. There's lots of lovely bird song and the bluebells were out, as...

5.00 (10 reviews) (~83.41 km from centre)

Cucknell's Wood

Nature preserve

👍👍 An ancient woodland with a circular trail and spectacular spring flowers including bluebells. There is a car park and information board.

5.00 (10 reviews) (~45.41 km from centre)

The Scotchel

Nature preserve

5.00 (10 reviews) (~115.05 km from centre)

Thurlby Fen Slipe

Nature preserve

5.00 (10 reviews) (~137.5 km from centre)

Sweeney Fen Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Only visited in winter but will be back to see in in June... I bet its lovely then.

5.00 (9 reviews) (~248.39 km from centre)

Penmoelallt Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful walk, stunning views and sounds of birds and streams (once far enough away from the A470). Didn't see anyone the entire time we were walking (around 2 hours with young kids). Only downside is the amount of dog mess along some parts of the trails.

5.00 (8 reviews) (~228.85 km from centre)

Black Brook Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Very good place to visit. Fully recommend it!!!!

5.00 (8 reviews) (~224.37 km from centre)

Marsh Common

Nature preserve

👍👍 How wonderful to see the work that has been carried out on Weston Common. It is a real bonus for the village to have this lovely outside space cleared and restored for us all to enjoy.

5.00 (8 reviews) (~89.91 km from centre)

Lea Wood

Nature preserve

👍👍 I would like to start by saying that this is a beautiful woodland and a great place to take your doggies or family for a picnic or just a hike. Now if you're following Google maps please type in Lea Road which is just down the road from where Google takes you. It's better access to the woodland. Fur...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~201.21 km from centre)

Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A lovely place to park up for a walk . Entrance to the car park is via Mapperly village. You can then walk up to Shipley Park visitors centre down the hill to Osbourne's Pond , then walk up to Derby Lodge for a coffee and cake. You can then sit and enjoy them on the site by the water. Great day out...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~184.81 km from centre)

Herrings Point

Nature preserve

👍👍 Mmmm much beauty

5.00 (6 reviews) (~62.45 km from centre)

Corton Woods Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Walking forest! Great beautiful place!

5.00 (6 reviews) (~169.99 km from centre)

King's Wood

Nature preserve

👍👍 The place to see bluebells when in season. The wood is a hidden gem, not too busy and easy to navigate. It takes around 1hr to walk around the circumference, so it's not the biggest of woods but there is also plenty of space nearby to explore (the closed golf course and the cricket green). Good f...

5.00 (5 reviews) (~20.57 km from centre)

Hinksey Heights Nature Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 Lovely boardwalk and stunning nature trail!

5.00 (5 reviews) (~83.92 km from centre)

Worth Forest

Nature preserve

👍👍 Gorgeous woodland. Disgusted to hear the owners are planning on selling it to Centre Parcs for a huge development plan. Woodland like this incredibly precious and already/ increasingly rare and home to many dependant species.

5.00 (5 reviews) (~47.24 km from centre)

Robert's Field

Nature preserve

👍👍 A real hidden gem for people who love wildlife. If you are interested in butterflies this nature reserve does not disappoint! Especially in June and July! In 30 minutes I counted 10 butterfly species and well over 100 individuals (plus several moth species). Parking is very limited at the gate to th...

5.00 (5 reviews) (~137.85 km from centre)

Bugbrooke Meadows

Nature preserve

5.00 (5 reviews) (~100.16 km from centre)

Linwood Warren

Nature preserve

👍👍 Lincolnshire wildlife trust reserve no dogs allowed, great place for wildlife photo's

5.00 (5 reviews) (~207.82 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Nature preserves in London, United Kingdom