Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Lugg Meadow
In or near Hereford.
Lugg Meadow in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Rob Purvis — 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
- Hereford · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lugg Meadow is a nature reserve in England West Midlands, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Official information
Lugg Meadow is a significant nature reserve in the UK, known for its unique Lammas Meadows that support a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, historical interest, and the beauty of spring flowers while exploring the expansive grasslands and riverine habitats.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lugg Meadow is a wildlife reserve located in the West Midlands. This area is known for its diverse habitats that support various species of flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0633, -2.6782
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hampton Bishop
- Postcode
- HR1 1UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01432 356872
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Dawn to dusk; access may be restricted in areas during the bird breeding season.
- Official site
- www.herefordshirewt.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q108047325 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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The Crown And Anchor Inn
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
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Lugwardine
Villages · 1.4 km
Lugwardine War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Wye Valley Brewery
Breweries · 1.7 km
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Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
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Heritage railway stations · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lugg Meadow?
- Lugg Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 1UT), in the parish of Hampton Bishop.
- What is Lugg Meadow?
- Lugg Meadow in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lugg Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 1UT.
- Who owns Lugg Meadow?
- Lugg Meadow is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is Lugg Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Lugg Meadow is part of the Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lugg Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Lugg Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lugg Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 1UT.
- Are dogs allowed at Lugg Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.