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Willowmead
Willowmead — nature reserve in north Hertford.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hertford North · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Willowmead is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in north Hertford". Coordinates: 51.7926°, -0.0954°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Willowmead is a 1.5-hectare (3.7-acre) nature reserve in north Hertford. It is managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. The site is on the bank of the River Mimram, and it is wet woodland, mainly of alder trees which are often mature. Water voles and otters have been seen in the river. Water birds include kingfishers, mallards and mandarin ducks. There are breeding birds in the woodland, such as lesser spotted woodpeckers and spotted flycatcher. There is access from the road called Becketts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7926, -0.0954
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hertford
- Postcode
- SG14 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Nearest railway station
- Hertford North — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q21061889 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Willowmead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Willowmead 2.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willowmead?
- Willowmead is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG14 2AN), in the parish of Hertford.
- Is Willowmead free to visit?
- Yes, Willowmead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willowmead?
- The nearest railway station is Hertford North, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG14 2AN.
- Are dogs allowed at Willowmead?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.