Wildlife reserves · East of England
Ramsey Heights nature reserve
In or near Broughton.
Ramsey Heights nature reserve — nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ramsey Heights nature reserve is located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, with the postcode PE26 2RS. Entry to the reserve is free. There are no details provided about public transport access or specific accessibility features.
About
Ramsey Heights nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, England". Coordinates: 52.4474°, -0.1688°.
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Official information
Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve is a 9-acre area that offers visitors a chance to explore diverse wildlife, including various bird species and small mammals. The reserve features facilities like a pond-dipping pond, bird hide, and outdoor classroom, making it suitable for families and educational activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve is a small nature reserve near the village of Ramsey Heights in Cambridgeshire, England. The reserve is 5 ha (12 acres) in extent and features ponds formed from abandoned clay pits that are rich in aquatic plant and insect life. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. The reserve is located 4 km (2.5 mi) west of the town of Ramsey and 1 km (0.6 mi) east of the larger Woodwalton Fen nature reserve. The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre in the reserve is based in a converted Victorian brickworks. It provides educational events for families.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4474, -0.1688
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Ramsey
- Postcode
- PE26 2RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
- Opening
- Daily 9am–4pm (toilets and car park open when staff are on site); closed for staff off-site.
- Official site
- www.greatfen.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7290220 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ramsey Heights nature reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ramsey Heights nature reserve.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ramsey Heights nature reserve?
- Ramsey Heights nature reserve is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE26 2RS), in the parish of Ramsey.
- What is Ramsey Heights nature reserve?
- Ramsey Heights nature reserve — nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, England.
- How do I get to Ramsey Heights nature reserve?
- Drivers can use postcode PE26 2RS.
- Is Ramsey Heights nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Ramsey Heights nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ramsey Heights nature reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE26 2RS. It sits within the North West Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Ramsey Heights nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.