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Wildlife reserves · South West England

Fremington Local Nature Reserve

In or near Instow.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly4.7 · 15 Google reviews

Fremington Local Nature Reserve — Local nature reserve in North Devon, England.

Fremington Local Nature Reserve, wildlife reserves in Devon

Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Barnstaple · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fremington Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Local nature reserve in North Devon, England". Coordinates: 51.0724°, -4.1228°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Fremington Local Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve situated between Bideford and Barnstaple in North Devon. The Local Nature Reserve was designated in 2006. The reserve comprises two separate areas: Lovell's Field and Leat Meadow. Both locations are County Wildlife Sites, and are within the North Devon Biosphere Reserve.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.0724, -4.1228
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Fremington
Postcode
EX31 2NX
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon
Nearest railway station
Barnstaple4.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Fremington Local Nature Reserve

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Roadworks at the junction between Church Hill and Old School Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4406357📷 7

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fremington Local Nature Reserve?
Fremington Local Nature Reserve is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 2NX), in the parish of Fremington.
What is Fremington Local Nature Reserve?
Fremington Local Nature Reserve — Local nature reserve in North Devon, England.
How do I get to Fremington Local Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 2NX.
Is Fremington Local Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Fremington Local Nature Reserve is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Fremington Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Fremington Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Fremington Local Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 2NX.
Are dogs allowed at Fremington Local Nature Reserve?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.