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Bishops Waltham Branch LNR

Coordinates: 50°57′00″N 1°13′23″W / 50.950°N 1.223°W / 50.950; -1.223
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Bishops Waltham Branch
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TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationBishop's Waltham, Hampshire
OS gridSU 547 170
Area1.6 hectares (4.0 acres)
Managed byHampshire County Council

Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is a 1.6-hectare (4.0-acre) local nature reserve in Bishop's Waltham in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Hampshire County Council.[1][2]

This site is a 1 kilometre (0.62 miles) footpath along the former railway line from Bishop's Waltham to Botley. The path is lined by trees such as oaks and field maples, and flowering plants including wood avens and herb robert.[3]

The King's Way and Pilgrims' Trail pass through the site.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bishops Waltham Branch". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Bishops Waltham Branch". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Bishop's Waltham Railway Line". Hampshire County Council. Retrieved 23 May 2020.

50°57′00″N 1°13′23″W / 50.950°N 1.223°W / 50.950; -1.223