Wildlife reserves · East of England
Little Waltham Meadows
In or near Boreham.
Little Waltham Meadows — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Little Waltham Meadows is located in Chelmsford, Essex, with the postcode CM3 3PR. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Little Waltham Meadows is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.7790°, 0.4820°.
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Summary from the official site
Little Waltham Meadows is a nature reserve featuring a mix of old flood and dry meadows along with Alder Carr woodland. Visitors can explore diverse wildlife, including Kestrels, Kingfishers, and various dragonflies, while enjoying walking trails that meander through the picturesque landscape.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Little Waltham Meadows is an 8.9-hectare (22-acre) nature reserve south of Little Waltham in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The site is wet and dry meadows on the bank of the River Chelmer, which are grazed to restore them to their previous state. There are grassland plants such as saxifrage, bee orchids and yellow oat-grass. Tawny owls and sparrowhawks hunt in the meadows and ancient hedgerows. There is access from Back Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7790, 0.4820
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Little Waltham
- Postcode
- CM3 3PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Phone
- 01621 862960
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park — 3.5 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404734 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Waltham Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Little Waltham Meadows - geograph.org.uk - 1284637.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Waltham Meadows?
- Little Waltham Meadows is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 3PR), in the parish of Little Waltham.
- What is Little Waltham Meadows?
- Little Waltham Meadows — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Little Waltham Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 3PR.
- Who runs Little Waltham Meadows?
- Little Waltham Meadows is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Little Waltham Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Little Waltham Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Waltham Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 3PR.
- Are dogs allowed at Little Waltham Meadows?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.