Wildlife reserves · East of England
Chettisham Meadow
In or near Ely.
Chettisham Meadow — 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
- Ely · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Chettisham Meadow is located in East Cambridgeshire, with the postcode CB6 1SG. The nearest railway station is Ely, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Chettisham Meadow 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: 52.4237°, 0.2641°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chettisham Meadow is a 0.7-hectare (1.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Chettisham, 3 km (2 mi) north of Ely in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The site is grassland on calcareous clay, and evidence survives of ridge and furrow medieval farming. Flowering plants include adder's tongue, cowslip and the uncommon green-winged orchid. There is access from Church Farm on the road called The Hamlet, by a track which crosses the A10, and curves to meet the track called The Balk. A footpath from the point where the two tracks meet leads to the reserve entrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4237, 0.2641
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB6 1SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5094208 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chettisham Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chettisham Meadow 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chettisham Meadow?
- Chettisham Meadow is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 1SG), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Chettisham Meadow?
- Chettisham Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chettisham Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 1SG.
- Who runs Chettisham Meadow?
- Chettisham Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Chettisham Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Chettisham Meadow is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Chettisham Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Chettisham Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chettisham Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 1SG.
- Are dogs allowed at Chettisham Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.