Wildlife reserves · South West England
Ridley Bottom
In or near St Briavels.
Ridley Bottom — nature reserve in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ridley Bottom, the nearest railway station is Chepstow, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NP16 7LY, and entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Ridley Bottom is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1985. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6840°, -2.6328°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ridley Bottom (grid reference ST563985) is a 1.1-hectare (2.7-acre) nature reserve in Gloucestershire. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). The site is owned and managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. It is one of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's first nature reserves and was given to the Trust in 1985 in memory of Mr. K. Ridley, naturalist and supporter of the activities of the Wildlife Trust.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6840, -2.6328
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Tidenham
- Postcode
- NP16 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7333005 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ridley Bottom, Tidenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) - geograph.org.uk - 847304.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ridley Bottom?
- Ridley Bottom is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7LY), in the parish of Tidenham.
- What is Ridley Bottom?
- Ridley Bottom — nature reserve in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ridley Bottom?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7LY.
- When was Ridley Bottom built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Who owns Ridley Bottom?
- Ridley Bottom is owned by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Ridley Bottom a protected site?
- Yes — Ridley Bottom is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ridley Bottom free to visit?
- Yes, Ridley Bottom is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ridley Bottom?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7LY.