Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Harbury Spoilbank
In or near Harbury.
Harbury Spoilbank — nature reserve in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
Robin Webster — 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
- Leamington Spa · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Harbury Spoilbank is a nature reserve in Warwickshire, the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 8.7 km away. Postcode area CV47.
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Official information
Harbury Spoilbank is a nature reserve featuring grassland rich in wildflowers and butterflies, located on the former spoil banks of the Leamington to Oxford railway. Visitors can explore the area and spot various species of orchids and butterflies, making it a great destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harbury Spoilbank is a wildlife reserve located in Harbury, Warwickshire, within the West Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the ecological significance of the Harbury Railway Cutting.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2350, -1.4362
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Harbury
- Postcode
- CV47 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Phone
- 024 7630 2912
- Nearest railway station
- Leamington Spa — 8.7 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q118984335 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harbury Spoilbank?
- Harbury Spoilbank is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV47 2TA), in the parish of Harbury.
- What is Harbury Spoilbank?
- Harbury Spoilbank — nature reserve in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harbury Spoilbank?
- The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV47 2TA.
- Is Harbury Spoilbank a protected site?
- Yes — Harbury Spoilbank is part of the Harbury Railway Cutting SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Harbury Spoilbank free to visit?
- Yes, Harbury Spoilbank is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harbury Spoilbank?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CV47 2TA. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Harbury Spoilbank?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.