Wildlife reserves · London
Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet
In or near Elstree.
Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet — Nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Totteridge & Whetstone · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Northern Line Embankment in High Barnet, the nearest railway station is Totteridge & Whetstone, located 1.1 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EN5 1EH.
About
Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet". Coordinates: 51.6400°, -0.1840°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Northern line Embankment between Totteridge and Whetstone and High Barnet tube stations on the Northern line is a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in the London Borough of Barnet. It has typical suburban railway vegetation, with low brambles and light secondary woodland. The wooded areas have been naturally colonised, with the main trees being silver birch, sycamore and ash. It also provides an excellent habitat for small birds. The site's main importance is that it has one of Barnet's few colonies of common lizard, due partly to the freedom from cats, dogs and people, and the absence of pesticides. The embankment can be viewed from a road bridge between Whetstone High Road and Brook Farm Open Space car park, and from a footbridge between Walfield Avenue and Wyatts Farm Open Space.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6400, -0.1840
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN5 1EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chipping Barnet
- Nearest railway station
- Totteridge & Whetstone — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7058668 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet?
- Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN5 1EH), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet?
- Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet — Nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet.
- How do I get to Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet?
- The nearest railway station is Totteridge & Whetstone, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN5 1EH.
- Is Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet free to visit?
- Yes, Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet?
- The nearest railway station is Totteridge & Whetstone, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN5 1EH.
- Are dogs allowed at Northern Line Embankment, High Barnet?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.