Wildlife reserves · London
Ripple Nature Reserve
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Ripple Nature Reserve — Nature reserve in Dagenham, 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
- Barking Riverside · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ripple Nature Reserve is located in Barking and Dagenham, London, with the postcode IG11 0GF. The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Ripple Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Nature reserve in Dagenham, London". Coordinates: 51.5240°, 0.1140°.
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Official information
Ripple Nature Reserve is a 10.1-hectare area that showcases how nature can reclaim industrial wasteland. It features a variety of habitats including birch woodland, scrub, and grassland, supporting unique plant species and several invertebrates. The site is managed by the local Parks and Countryside Ranger Service.
From the Wikipedia article
Ripple Nature Reserve is an 8.3-hectare (21-acre) Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation and Local Nature Reserve in Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is owned by the borough council. The site is a mixture of woodland, scrub and grassland. Most soils in London are acidic, but this site has a very alkaline soil due to the dumping of fuel ash, and can therefore support locally unusual plants. The most important of these are pyramidal and southern marsh orchids, grey club rush and wild basil. The site also has large numbers of rabbits and goldfinches. Some rare species of insects are present, including emerald damselfly. Access is at the corner of Renwick Road and Thames Road.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5240, 0.1140
- District
- Barking and Dagenham
- Parish
- Barking and Dagenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- IG11 0GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barking
- Nearest railway station
- Barking Riverside — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.lbbd.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16899331 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ripple Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Across The Ripple Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1362970.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ripple Nature Reserve?
- Ripple Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG11 0GF), in the parish of Barking and Dagenham, unparished area.
- What is Ripple Nature Reserve?
- Ripple Nature Reserve — Nature reserve in Dagenham, London.
- How do I get to Ripple Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG11 0GF.
- Is Ripple Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Ripple Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ripple Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG11 0GF.
- Are dogs allowed at Ripple Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.