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Wildlife reserves · West Midlands

River Arrow Nature Reserve

In or near Great Alne.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly4.5 · 49 Google reviews

River Arrow Nature Reserve — in Alcester, Warwickshire, England.

Fallen hawthorn across the path - geograph.org.uk - 3536981

Liz Stone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Hillers Halt · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit River Arrow Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B49 6RW, and entry to the reserve is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

River Arrow Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "in Alcester, Warwickshire, England". Coordinates: 52.2220°, -1.8750°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

From the Wikipedia article

River Arrow Nature Reserve is a local nature reserve located alongside the River Arrow in Alcester, Warwickshire, England. Established by Stratford-on-Avon District Council and English Nature, the reserve aims to benefit the Alcester community by preserving its habitat and providing an educational resource for local schools to study wildlife. The Reserve is jointly managed by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) and the River Arrow Local Nature Reserve steering group. Most of the work to maintain the reserve is carried out by local volunteers, guided by the WWT.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.2220, -1.8750
County
Warwickshire
Parish
Alcester
Postcode
B49 6RW
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford-on-Avon
Nearest railway station
Hillers Halt4.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Arrow Nature Reserve?
River Arrow Nature Reserve is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B49 6RW), in the parish of Alcester.
What is River Arrow Nature Reserve?
River Arrow Nature Reserve — in Alcester, Warwickshire, England.
How do I get to River Arrow Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B49 6RW.
Is River Arrow Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, River Arrow Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to River Arrow Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B49 6RW.
Are dogs allowed at River Arrow Nature Reserve?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.