Wildlife reserves · South West England
Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve
In or near Calstock.
Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve — a wildlife reserve in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Smith — 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
- Gunnislake · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hingston Down Historic Mine & 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hingston Down Quarry & Consols SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in South-West England. The site features remnants of historical mining activities alongside diverse natural habitats, offering insights into both ecological and industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5206, -4.2446
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Calstock
- Postcode
- PL18 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 1.8 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: way/747865270 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve?
- Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL18 9BE), in the parish of Calstock.
- What is Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve?
- Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve — a wildlife reserve in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL18 9BE.
- Is Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve is part of the Hingston Down Quarry & Consols SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL18 9BE.
- Are dogs allowed at Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.