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Ridlins Mire
Ridlins Mire — nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Knebworth · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ridlins Mire is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.8845°, -0.1656°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ridlins Mire is a 1.6-hectare (4.0-acre) nature reserve managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. This wetland site is a type of peat bog. It is the result of a spring, which has resulted in the growth of peat over many years into a domed structure called a rheotrophic hangmire. This is a rare habitat and unique in Hertfordshire. The dominant plants are tussock sedge and marsh marigold. There are birds such as long-tailed tits and great tits, and butterflies including large whites and small tortoiseshells. The site is unfenced on its border with Goddard End, but access is difficult as there is no formal entrance or footpaths.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8845, -0.1656
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Stevenage
- Parish
- Stevenage, unparished area
- Postcode
- SG2 8NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stevenage
- Nearest railway station
- Knebworth — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q23018750 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ridlins Mire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ridlins Mire?
- Ridlins Mire is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG2 8NQ), in the parish of Stevenage, unparished area.
- Is Ridlins Mire free to visit?
- Yes, Ridlins Mire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ridlins Mire?
- The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG2 8NQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Ridlins Mire?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.