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Long Deans

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Long Deans — nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England.

Long Deans, wildlife reserves in Hertfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Apsley · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Long Deans is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.7312°, -0.4441°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Long Deans is a 15 hectare nature reserve managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in Nash Mills, between Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. It is neutral and chalk grassland and woodland with beech, ash, oak and wild cherry. Birds include common linnet, common bullfinch and song thrush, and the site is home to bats. There is access from Bunkers Lane, opposite the entrance to Bunkers Park nature reserve.

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Coordinates
51.7312, -0.4441
County
Hertfordshire
District
Dacorum
Parish
Nash Mills
Postcode
HP3 8RW
Parliamentary constituency
Hemel Hempstead
Nearest railway station
Apsley1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Long Deans?
Long Deans is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode HP3 8RW), in the parish of Nash Mills.
Is Long Deans a protected site?
Yes — Long Deans is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is Long Deans free to visit?
Yes, Long Deans is free to enter.
How do I get to Long Deans?
The nearest railway station is Apsley, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP3 8RW.
Are dogs allowed at Long Deans?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.