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The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve

Free admission

The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in Hertfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Moor Park · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6347°, -0.4419°.

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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

The Withey Beds is a 7.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. It was declared an LNR in 2004 by Three Rivers District Council, and the council owns and manages the site. A withey (willow) bed is an area where willow is grown for coppicing. The site borders the River Colne, and it has a variety of habitats including dry grassland, wet woodland, marsh and ditches. A World War II pillbox has been turned into a bat roost. Rare invertebrates found on the site are the oak jewel beetle, soldier fly, and Roesel's bush cricket. There is access from Moor Lane near the junction with Sandy Lodge Road.

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Coordinates
51.6347, -0.4419
County
Hertfordshire
District
Three Rivers
Parish
Batchworth
Postcode
WD3 1LP
Parliamentary constituency
South West Hertfordshire
Nearest railway station
Moor Park0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve?
The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD3 1LP), in the parish of Batchworth.
Is The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to The Withey Beds Local Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Moor Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD3 1LP.