Wildlife reserves · East of England
Dropshort Marsh
In or near Fancott.
Dropshort Marsh — 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
- Harlington · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dropshort Marsh, the nearest railway station is Harlington, located 3.9 km away. Admission is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is LU5 6DX.
About
Dropshort Marsh is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.9378°, -0.5366°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dropshort Marsh is a 2.7-hectare (6.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Toddington in Bedfordshire. It was notified under Section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in 1985, and the local planning authority is Central Bedfordshire Council. The site is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This marsh has a variety of habitats, including a scarce quaking bog. Many species are now uncommon due to changes in agricultural practices. it has several springs, with floating sweet-grass and brooklime and areas dominated by rushes. Species in drier areas include field woodrush, and there are also mature hedges and pollarded willows. There is access from Dunstable Road, opposite Dropshort Farm.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9378, -0.5366
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Toddington
- Postcode
- LU5 6DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20979080 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dropshort Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dropshort Marsh 7.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dropshort Marsh?
- Dropshort Marsh is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU5 6DX), in the parish of Toddington.
- What is Dropshort Marsh?
- Dropshort Marsh — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dropshort Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU5 6DX.
- Who runs Dropshort Marsh?
- Dropshort Marsh is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Dropshort Marsh a listed building?
- Dropshort Marsh is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Dropshort Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — Dropshort Marsh is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dropshort Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Dropshort Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dropshort Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU5 6DX.