Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
The Plens
The Plens — 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
- Market Harborough · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Plens 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: 52.4470°, -0.8110°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Plens is a 5 hectare nature reserve in Desborough in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Former use as a quarry and a railway line have created steep slopes and varied habitats, with grassland, hawthorn scrub, woodland and herbs. Flowers include wild basil, bladder campion, moschatel and bird's-foot-trefoil. There is a diverse range of invertebrates, particularly butterflies. There is access from Ironwood Avenue.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4470, -0.8110
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Desborough
- Postcode
- NN14 2GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30591601 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Plens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Plens 7.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Plens?
- The Plens is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 2GG), in the parish of Desborough.
- Who runs The Plens?
- The Plens is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is The Plens free to visit?
- Yes, The Plens is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Plens?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 2GG.
- Are dogs allowed at The Plens?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.