Uxbridge Grove

Uxbridge Grove is a small but important oak woodland site in Hillingdon borough with a series of ponds attractive to a range of amphibians.
The woodland consists of trees such as ash, yew and sycamore, in addition to some veteran oaks, while several clearings and an area of grassland which attracts butterflies and other invertebrates.
 

Species you can see at Uxbridge Grove
Amphibians: Common frog, smooth newt, common toad
Birds: Long-tailed tit, jay
Invertebrates: Speckled wood, peacock, holly blue
Plants: Reed sweet-grass, yellow flag, water-plantain, water-starwort, rowan, hawthorn, yew, ragged-robin
 

Facilities at Uxbridge Grove
There are no public facilities at the reserve but the Red Lion pub on Royal Lane and a café on the Uxbridge Road are a five-minute walk north.
 

How to get to Uxbridge Grove
The entrance is at the end of the Robinwood Grove cul-de-sac. Buses 427 and A10 stop in Hillingdon Hill, a 10-minute walk away. Uxbridge (Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines) is the nearest station, a 30-minute walk away.
 

Opening times for Uxbridge Grove
The reserve is open at all times.
 

Accessibility at Uxbridge Grove
The main footpath around the reserve is well surfaced, with a boardwalk at one point and a viewing platform by the main pond, although there is a slope near the entrance.
 

Status of Uxbridge Grove
Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation
 

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Reserve details
Trust Website: 
http://www.wildlondon.org.uk
Size: 
2.07
Short Description: 
A remnant of an old Victorian garden, the site is now developing into a site of increasing value for wildlife, aided by the presence of wetland areas
Smartphone Description: 
A remnant of an old Victorian garden, the site is now developing into a site of increasing value for wildlife, aided by the presence of wetland areas
Location
Address: 
Robinwood Grove Uxbridge
Town: 
London
Postcode: 
UB8 3TW
Grid ref: 
TQ067823
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Simon Hawkins
Reserve phone number: 
020 3897 6153
Reserve email address: 
shawkins@wildlondon.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
The Grove
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve