Woolhampton Reed Bed

LocationBerkshire

Grid referenceSU 578 666^[1]

Coordinates51°23′46″N 1°10′19″W / 51.396°N 1.172°W / 51.396; -1.172

InterestBiological

Woolhampton Reed Bed

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location within Berkshire
Location	Berkshire
Grid reference	SU 578 666[1]
Coordinates	51°23′46″N 1°10′19″W / 51.396°N 1.172°W / 51.396; -1.172
Interest	Biological
Area	6.0 hectares (15 acres)[1]
Notification	1985[1]
Location map	Magic Map

Woolhampton Reed Bed is a 6-hectare (15-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Woolhampton in Berkshire.^[1][2]

This site on London Clay mainly consists of dense reed beds, but there are also areas of carr woodland and tall fen. More than 300 moth species have been recorded, including the obscure wainscot, burnished brass and butterbur. The site is also important for flies, with over 160 species.^[3]

The site is private land with no public access.