Wildlife reserves · London
Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve
Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife 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
- Harpenden · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8043°, -0.2955°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve is a 5.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Wheathampstead in Hertfordshire. It was declared an LNR by St Albans City Council in 2002, and is leased by Wheathampstead Parish Council from Hertfordshire County Council. The L-shaped site borders football pitches. There is ash woodland, thorn scrub and mature hedgerows, together with an area of rough grassland. There are birds such as grass vetchling and bee orchid, birds including yellowhammer and whitethroat, and many butterflies. There is access from the Wheathampstead Development Centre and by a gate on the B651 south of Butterfield Road.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8043, -0.2955
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- Wheathampstead
- Postcode
- AL4 8TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Harpenden — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21061633 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve?
- Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL4 8TF), in the parish of Wheathampstead.
- Is Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL4 8TF.
- Are dogs allowed at Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.