Wildlife reserves · South West England
Greylake Nature Reserve
In or near Ashcott.
Greylake Nature Reserve — a wildlife reserve in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Greylake Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Greylake Nature Reserve is located in the Somerset Levels and moors, offering visitors a chance to observe a variety of bird species and other wildlife. The reserve features diverse habitats such as reedbeds and open water, with trails and hides for wildlife watching throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: King's Sedgemoor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Somerset Levels & Moors
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greylake Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in South-West England. It is known for its diverse habitats that support various species of birds and other wildlife. The reserve plays an important role in conservation efforts in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1090, -2.8627
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Greinton
- Postcode
- TA7 9BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- 01458 252805
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 6 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/662903680 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greylake Nature Reserve?
- Greylake Nature Reserve is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 9BP), in the parish of Greinton.
- What is Greylake Nature Reserve?
- Greylake Nature Reserve — a wildlife reserve in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greylake Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 9BP.
- Is Greylake Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Greylake Nature Reserve is part of the King's Sedgemoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Greylake Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Greylake Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greylake Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 9BP.
- Are dogs allowed at Greylake Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.