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Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

Free admission

Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Hainault · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6069°, 0.1290°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hainault Lodge is a Local Nature Reserve in Hainault, in the London Borough of Redbridge.

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Background

History

The 6.8 hectare site is a small remnant of the once much larger Hainault Forest, and named after a house which was built in 1851 and demolished in 1973. In 1986 the site was acquired by Redbridge Council who manage the site. It was then so overgrown that it was inaccessible, and in 1990 volunteers started to help maintain it. In 1995 it was designated a Local Nature Reserve, the only one in the borough.

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Coordinates
51.6069, 0.1290
District
Redbridge
Parish
Redbridge, unparished area
Postcode
IG7 4QW
Parliamentary constituency
Ilford North
Nearest railway station
Hainault2.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve?
Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG7 4QW), in the parish of Redbridge, unparished area.
Is Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Hainault, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG7 4QW.