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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Loddon Nature Reserve

In or near Twyford.

Free admission4.6 · 27 Google reviews

Loddon Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Loddon Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Twyford · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Loddon Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4750°, -0.8714°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

Loddon Nature Reserve is a large, flooded gravel pit that provides ideal habitats for various wintering birds and other wildlife. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe a range of species, including ducks, herons, and songbirds, in a tranquil natural setting.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Loddon Nature Reserve is a 14-hectare (35-acre) nature reserve on the edge of the village of Twyford in Berkshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4750, -0.8714
District
Wokingham
Parish
Twyford
Postcode
RG10 9GY
Parliamentary constituency
Wokingham
Nearest railway station
Twyford0.6 km
Opening
Open at all times
Official site
www.bbowt.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loddon Nature Reserve?
Loddon Nature Reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG10 9GY), in the parish of Twyford.
What is Loddon Nature Reserve?
Loddon Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Loddon Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG10 9GY.
Who owns Loddon Nature Reserve?
Loddon Nature Reserve is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
Is Loddon Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Loddon Nature Reserve is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is Loddon Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Loddon Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Loddon Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG10 9GY.