周辺の天然記念物・トップ6

Historical landmark. The Yew tree in the churchyard is at least 1000 years old and though it has been struck by lightning and blown over in a storm it is still partly alive.

A forest experience "extraordinaire"! In spring and summer months, the amount of bluebells here is slightly shocking, and of course, you get the proud beech trees all around you. A beautiful forest, whichever season you come here. Between Rotherfield Peppard and Stoke Row, there are a number of different little forests and plantations that make up the larger Kingswood Common - enjoy! You are in for a treat!

This is a natural spring on the side of the Shiplake Hill here. This structure features a stone carving of an elephant. It was built by the Knollys family, who bought the Blount's Court estate in 1841. Why an elephant? - I've not been able to find out, apparently, it's a bit of a mystery!

A small wood, but a lovely place to come for a short hike. There is plenty of free parking on the roads around the nature reserve and Earley Station is only a few steps away. If you have young hikers with you, there is a small playground so its a great place for children to walk and play.

A most beautiful place in Oxfordshire

Hartslock Nature Reserve is a beautiful, south facing chalk downland hill, which affords breathtaking views over the River Thames and Goring Gap. The grassland, which is surrounded by ancient hedgerows and woodland, is home to myriad species of plants and animals, some of which are extremely rare. As such, it has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.