Wildlife reserves Β· London
Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm
In or near Elstree.
Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm β park and nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 hβ4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Mill Hill Broadway Β· 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm is located in Barnet, London, with the postcode NW7 4HU. The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, approximately 2.4 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park and nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6338Β°, -0.2526Β°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Moat Mount Open Space is a 110-hectare park and nature reserve in Mill Hill in the London Borough of Barnet. It is part of Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, which includes Barnet Gate Wood and Scratchwood Countryside Park, but is separate from Scratchwood itself, which is a neighbouring park and nature reserve. Most of the site is open to the public, but Mote End Farm and some other areas are private. Scratchwood and Moat Mount are a Local Nature Reserve.
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Background
Description
Moat Mount is a large, hilly open space with extensive views from the top of the hill. Most of it lies over London Clay. Much of the Countryside Park is grassland, which has a diversity of wild flowers and many butterflies. The Park also has Leg of Mutton pond and several small woods, such as Target Wood and Nut Wood. Moat Mount also includes Moat Mount Outdoor Centre and Campsite, which has a range of activities for local schools and youth organisations. The Dollis Brook rises on Mote End Farm.
Visiting
The main entrance to the site is the permanently closed Moat Mount car park in the Countryside Park on the southbound lane of Barnet Way, a dual carriageway section of the A1, between Stirling Corner and Apex Corner. There are also entrances to the reserve from the back of Mill Hill County High School, Barnet Road (near Stirling Corner), from Hendon Wood Lane along the route of the Greenwalk and the Loop, and from Bedford Road. The Dollis Valley Greenwalk starts at the car park, and the London Loop goes through the reserve. Scratchwood is on the other side of Barnet Way, with access by an underpass at Courtland Avenue.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6338, -0.2526
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW7 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chipping Barnet
- Nearest railway station
- Mill Hill Broadway β 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6886490 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Moat Mount Open Space (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm?
- Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW7 4HU), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm?
- Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm β park and nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet, England, UK.
- How do I get to Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW7 4HU.
- Is Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW7 4HU.
- Are dogs allowed at Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.