Forests & woodlands · East of England
Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve
In or near Biddenham.
Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Bedford, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.1480°, -0.4712°.
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Official information
Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve is a natural area in Bedford that offers visitors a chance to explore local wildlife and enjoy outdoor activities. The reserve features various habitats and walking paths, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts and families alike.
From the Wikipedia article
Hill Rise is a 0.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve (LNR) located in the Harpur area of Bedford. It is owned and managed by Bedford Borough Council. The site was the Bedfordshire Training Home for Girls, founded in 1882 to prepare poor girls for domestic service. This closed by the 1970s, and the land became a derelict dumping ground. In the 1990s local residents campaigned for the site to become an LNR, and this was achieved in 1996. The small site is surrounded on three sides by houses, but it has a variety of habitats, woodland, meadow, scrub and two ponds. Wildlife includes muntjac deer, foxes, birds, dragonflies and butterflies. There is access from Park Road North.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1480, -0.4712
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK41 7NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.bedford.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w25819049 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hill Rise, Bedford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve?
- Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK41 7NJ), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve?
- Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK41 7NJ.
- Is Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK41 7NJ.