Wildlife reserves · London
Derwent Floodwash
Derwent Floodwash 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
- Motspur Park · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Derwent Floodwash is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3922°, -0.2263°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Derwent Floodwash is a 1.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in Morden Park in the London Borough of Merton. It is owned by the London Borough of Wandsworth and managed by Merton Council. The site borders Pyl Brook, and it is designed to store flood waters when the brook overflows, preventing flooding of properties downstream. The Floodwash is a wet meadow which has uncommon flower species, such as spiked sedge and grass vetchling. Ponds have been created around the edges, which support dragonflies in the summer. There is access from Derwent Road.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3922, -0.2263
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW20 9NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mitcham and Morden
- Nearest railway station
- Motspur Park — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16988674 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Derwent Floodwash (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derwent Floodwash?
- Derwent Floodwash is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW20 9NJ), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- Is Derwent Floodwash free to visit?
- Yes, Derwent Floodwash is free to enter.
- How do I get to Derwent Floodwash?
- The nearest railway station is Motspur Park, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW20 9NJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Derwent Floodwash?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.