Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cambourne Nature Reserve
In or near Elsworth.
Cambourne Nature Reserve — 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)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Cambourne Nature Reserve is located in South Cambridgeshire, with the postcode CB23 5AD. Entry is free, and while wheelchair access is limited, some areas may be accessible.
About
Cambourne Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.2180°, -0.0750°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cambourne Nature Reserve is a 90 hectare nature reserve in Cambourne in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site has woodland, lakes, ponds, grassland and an orchard. The lakes and ponds have water voles and great crested newts, and birds include skylarks and corn buntings. The reserve occupies several different areas around Cambourne with a number of entrances.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2180, -0.0750
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Cambourne
- Postcode
- CB23 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q28406832 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cambourne Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Entrance to Cambourne Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 884607.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cambourne Nature Reserve?
- Cambourne Nature Reserve is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB23 5AD), in the parish of Cambourne.
- What is Cambourne Nature Reserve?
- Cambourne Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cambourne Nature Reserve?
- Drivers can use postcode CB23 5AD.
- Who runs Cambourne Nature Reserve?
- Cambourne Nature Reserve is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Cambourne Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Cambourne Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cambourne Nature Reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB23 5AD. It sits within the St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Cambourne Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.