Forests & woodlands · East of England
Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve
In or near Haslingfield.
Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is located in South Cambridgeshire, with the nearest railway station being Cambridge South, approximately 2.2 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is CB2 9FZ.
About
Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.1718°, 0.0995°.
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Official information
Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is a 4.5 hectare wooded area located on the north bank of the River Cam. Visitors can explore the paths that wind through the woods, past ponds, and along the riverbank, while observing a variety of wildlife including birds, bats, and butterflies.
From the Wikipedia article
Byron's Pool is a 4.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Grantchester in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by Cambridge City Council and the City Greenways Project. The site is named after Lord Byron, who used to swim in the water. It is a pool and adjacent woodland next to the River Cam and Trumpington Meadows. Birds include little grebes and grey wagtails, and there are frogs, butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies. There is access from Grantchester Road.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1718, 0.0995
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- South Trumpington
- Postcode
- CB2 9FZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.cambridge.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: r13412001 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Byron's Pool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Byron's Pool 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Romano-British settlement site SW of Trumpington
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Trumpington Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 0.3 km
Trumpington bed burial
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Old Vicarage, Grantchester
Historic houses · 0.6 km
The Orchard (tea room)
Museums · 0.7 km
Church of St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington
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The Orchard
Cafés · 0.7 km
Anstey Hall
Historic houses · 0.7 km
The Old House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Grantchester
Museums · 0.9 km
War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Trumpington
Villages · 0.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve?
- Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 9FZ), in the parish of South Trumpington.
- What is Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve?
- Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 9FZ.
- Who owns Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve?
- Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is owned by Cambridge City Council and City Greenways Project.
- Is Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 9FZ.