Wildlife reserves · London
Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve
Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve — nature 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
- Sandy · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0889°, -0.3762°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve is a 3.8-hectare (9.4-acre) nature reserve near Old Warden in Bedfordshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The site is on top of a disused railway tunnel, Old Warden Tunnel. The site has oak and ash woodland with mature blackthorn and hawthorn bushes, and a steep cutting with grassland and scrub. Flowers include dwarf thistle and pyramidal orchid, and the scrub provides nesting sites for birds. There is access by a track from Southill Road.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0889, -0.3762
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Old Warden
- Postcode
- SG18 9LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993941 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Trackbed from road bridge looking north towards Old Warden Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 371609.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve?
- Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG18 9LU), in the parish of Old Warden.
- Who runs Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve?
- Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG18 9LU.
- Are dogs allowed at Old Warden Tunnel nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.