Wildlife reserves · South East England
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common
In or near Braishfield.
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a wildlife 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
- Romsey · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Emer Bog and Baddesley Common, the nearest railway station is Romsey, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO51 9BL, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.9910°, -1.4390°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common Nature Reserve features a diverse range of habitats including wet woodland, grassland, and heathland. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe various wildlife, including reptiles and numerous species of fungi.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Baddesley Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a 50-hectare (120-acre) nature reserve north of North Baddesley in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. An area of 39.0 hectares (96 acres) is designated as Baddesley Common biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. An area of 37.6 hectares (93 acres) is designated Emer Bog Special Area of Conservation Most of this site is valley bog, together with damp grassland, heath and woods. The bog is not grazed and it has a rich flora and fauna, including many moths. Plants include reed, marsh cinquefoil and bog bean. There is also an area of acidic grassland with a rich flora.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.9910, -1.4390
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- North Baddesley
- Postcode
- SO51 9BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Phone
- 01489 774400
- Nearest railway station
- Romsey — 3.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.hiwwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q93726973 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Emer Bog and Baddesley Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common?
- Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO51 9BL), in the parish of North Baddesley.
- What is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common?
- Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Emer Bog and Baddesley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO51 9BL.
- Is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common a protected site?
- Yes — Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Baddesley Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common free to visit?
- Yes, Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Emer Bog and Baddesley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO51 9BL.
- Are dogs allowed at Emer Bog and Baddesley Common?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.