Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
River Arrow Nature Reserve
In or near Great Alne.
River Arrow Nature Reserve — in Alcester, Warwickshire, England.

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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.
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°.
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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
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Alcester
- Postcode
- B49 6RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Hillers Halt — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7337093 (CC0)
- wikipedia: River Arrow Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.