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The Great Britain Guide

Wildlife reserves Β· London

Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm

In or near Elstree.

Free admission

Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm β€” park and nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet, England, UK.

Moat Mount Open Space and Mote End Farm, wildlife reserves in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 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.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

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.

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

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.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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

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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.