Natural England - Chimney Meadow NNR
Chimney Meadow NNR
The site consists of six wildflower meadows with large populations of characteristic plants such as adder's tongue fern, pepper saxifrage and meadow rue.
County: Oxfordshire
Main habitats: Lowland Grassland
Area: 50 Ha
Site map: Nature on the Map.
Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Chimney Meadows NNR is owned and managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
To download an information sheet describing the reserve, click here 
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Butterflies found at the site include gatekeepers, meadow browns, ringlets and common blues.
The best times to visit the site are between May and July, for meadow flowers; and December and February, for wintering birds.
Please note that access to the site is restricted to public rights of way, access to other parts of the reserve are by permit only.
Location and access
Chimney Meadows is situated on the north bank of the river Thames, 12 km west of Oxford. The site can only be accessed by walking the Thames Path National Trail. The trail intersects the A4095 at Tadpole Bridge midway between the villages of Buckland and Bampton. Chimney Meadows is 3 km to the east of the bridge.
There is a mainline train station in Oxford. For details of bus services from Oxford to local villages go to the Travel Search website.
Facilities
The nearest refreshment and toilet facilities are in local villages and a public house near Tadpole Bridge.