Wildlife reserves · East of England
Gamlingay Cinques Common
In or near Everton.
Gamlingay Cinques Common — 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
- Sandy · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Gamlingay Cinques Common is located in South Cambridgeshire, postcode SG19 2HX, and the nearest railway station is Sandy, which is 6.3 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Gamlingay Cinques Common 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: 52.1610°, -0.2090°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gamlingay Cinques is a 3.4-hectare (8.4-acre) nature reserve in Gamlingay in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site is on dry sandy soil, which is an unusual habitat in the county. Grazing by sheep helps to restore the acid grassland and prevent encroachment by woodland and scrub. flora include slender St John's wort, harebell and devil's bit scabious. There is access from Drove Road and The Cinques. The area where the nature reserve is located is sometimes called Gamlingay Cinques.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1610, -0.2090
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Gamlingay
- Postcode
- SG19 2HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5520247 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gamlingay Cinques (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gamlingay Cinques 4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gamlingay Cinques Common?
- Gamlingay Cinques Common is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG19 2HX), in the parish of Gamlingay.
- What is Gamlingay Cinques Common?
- Gamlingay Cinques Common — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gamlingay Cinques Common?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG19 2HX.
- Who runs Gamlingay Cinques Common?
- Gamlingay Cinques Common is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Gamlingay Cinques Common free to visit?
- Yes, Gamlingay Cinques Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gamlingay Cinques Common?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG19 2HX.
- Are dogs allowed at Gamlingay Cinques Common?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.