Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve
In or near Marholm.
Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve — Nature reserve in Lincolnshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Peterborough · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Nature reserve in Lincolnshire". Coordinates: 52.6567°, -0.2506°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve, also known as Deeping Gravel Pits is a local nature reserve with an area of over 160 acres located south-east of Deeping St James in Lincolnshire, England. It includes part of the Deeping Gravel Pits SSSI and is placed within a Higher Level Stewardship scheme.
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Background
History
The largest lake was excavated in the 19th century and since developed naturally. The two smaller lakes date from the 1990s. The main lake was purchased by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in 2003. They manage the whole site, although the smaller lakes are on long lease. In 1848 the site was used as a brickworks. Gravel extraction started in 1870. The large lake and one formerly known as 'the Mere' were quarried to provide stone for the Great Northern Railway. The Mere was originally transformed by its owner, Richard Thompson, who planted trees and added fish stocks to the lake, which became a tourist attraction. The Lake and The Mere were designated as a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6567, -0.2506
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Newborough
- Postcode
- PE6 7PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Nearest railway station
- Peterborough — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96761806 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve?
- Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE6 7PQ), in the parish of Newborough.
- What is Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve?
- Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve — Nature reserve in Lincolnshire.
- How do I get to Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE6 7PQ.
- Who owns Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve?
- Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve is owned by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE6 7PQ. It sits within the Peterborough parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.