Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Duston Mill Meadow
In or near Upton.
Duston Mill 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
- Northampton · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Duston Mill Meadow, the nearest railway station is Northampton, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NN5 5FP.
About
Duston Mill 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: 52.2310°, -0.9330°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Duston Mill Meadow is a one hectare nature reserve in Northampton. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire (WTBCN). This wet meadow on the bank of the River Nene is described by the WTBCN as important for dragonflies and butterflies. It has muddy areas where wading birds such as snipe and the uncommon water rail feed on invertebrates. There is access from Duston Mill Lane and from the adjacent Storton's Pits nature reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2310, -0.9330
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN5 5FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton South
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30595345 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Duston Mill Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Duston Mill Meadow 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duston Mill Meadow?
- Duston Mill Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN5 5FP), in the parish of Northampton.
- What is Duston Mill Meadow?
- Duston Mill Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Duston Mill Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN5 5FP.
- Who runs Duston Mill Meadow?
- Duston Mill Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Duston Mill Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Duston Mill Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duston Mill Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN5 5FP.
- Are dogs allowed at Duston Mill Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.