Wildlife reserves · London
Myrna Close
In or near City of Westminster.
Myrna Close is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Colliers Wood · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Myrna Close is located in Merton, London, with the nearest railway station being Colliers Wood, approximately 0.6 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Myrna Close is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4176°, -0.1699°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Myrna Close is a linear walk along the line of a former railway line in Colliers Wood in the London Borough of Merton. It is a 0.75 hectare Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, which is owned and managed by Merton Council. The vegetation is grassland, woodland and scrub. The main trees are elm, oak, and sycamore, and the reserve provides an important habitat for birds and butterflies. There is also a small stream and two ponds, which support wetland plants including brooklime. There is access from the road called Myrna Close.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4176, -0.1699
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 2EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mitcham and Morden
- Nearest railway station
- Colliers Wood — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16895624 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Myrna Close (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Myrna Close?
- Myrna Close is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 2EQ), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Myrna Close?
- Myrna Close is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Myrna Close?
- The nearest railway station is Colliers Wood, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 2EQ.
- Is Myrna Close free to visit?
- Yes, Myrna Close is free to enter.
- How do I get to Myrna Close?
- The nearest railway station is Colliers Wood, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 2EQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Myrna Close?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.