Wildlife reserves · South East England
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Botley · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.9500°, -1.2230°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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. 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. The King's Way and Pilgrims' Trail pass through the site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9500, -1.2230
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Bishops Waltham
- Postcode
- SO32 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Botley — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q95223270 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishops Waltham Branch LNR (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR?
- Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO32 1QQ), in the parish of Bishops Waltham.
- Who owns Bishops Waltham Branch LNR?
- Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is owned by Hampshire County Council.
- Is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR a protected site?
- Yes — Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is part of the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR free to visit?
- Yes, Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishops Waltham Branch LNR?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO32 1QQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Bishops Waltham Branch LNR?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.