Wildlife reserves · Mid Wales
Birches Farm
In or near Kington.
Birches Farm in Wales Mid, 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
- Titley Junction · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birches Farm is a nature reserve in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Birches SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birches Farm is a wildlife reserve located in Mid Wales. The site is dedicated to the conservation of local flora and fauna, providing a habitat for various species.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1774, -3.0281
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kington Rural
- Postcode
- HR5 3EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108048692 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birches Farm?
- Birches Farm is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR5 3EY), in the parish of Kington Rural.
- What is Birches Farm?
- Birches Farm in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birches Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR5 3EY.
- Who owns Birches Farm?
- Birches Farm is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is Birches Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Birches Farm is part of the Birches SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Birches Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Birches Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birches Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR5 3EY.
- Are dogs allowed at Birches Farm?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.