Wildlife reserves · South East England
Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve
Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve — RSPB 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
- Grateley · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve is a nature reserve in South-East England. Operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area SP4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Newton Tony, South-East England, with the postcode SP4. It is operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the River Avon System.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1601, -1.6945
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Newton Tony
- Postcode
- SP4 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q50063896 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve?
- Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 0HA), in the parish of Newton Tony.
- Who runs Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve?
- Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 0HA.
- Are dogs allowed at Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.