Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rodley Nature Reserve
In or near Calverley.
Rodley Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkstall Forge · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rodley Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.8227°, -1.6460°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Rodley Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve created in 1999 on the site of a former sewage works on the outskirts of Rodley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is situated just north of Town Street on the north bank of the River Aire.
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Background
History
In 1992 Yorkshire Water proposed that the site of a former sewage works be used as a nature reserve. Discussion with local wildlife groups followed and the idea was approved. After several years of planning and fund-raising, the reserve was created in 1999 and opened by Michael Meacher, Minister of State for the Environment, the following year. Between 2004 and 2006, five ponds were established to provide habitat for dragonflies, each one planted with different native species of plant. A further developmental stage from 2007 to 2009 added four more ponds, a long ditch, a marsh and several areas of open water.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8227, -1.6460
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Horsforth
- Postcode
- LS18 4UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkstall Forge — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w696256808 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rodley Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rodley Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 132045.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rodley Nature Reserve?
- Rodley Nature Reserve is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS18 4UW), in the parish of Horsforth.
- What is Rodley Nature Reserve?
- Rodley Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rodley Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS18 4UW.
- When was Rodley Nature Reserve built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- Who owns Rodley Nature Reserve?
- Rodley Nature Reserve is owned by Rodley Nature Reserve Trust / Yorkshire Water.
- Is Rodley Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Rodley Nature Reserve is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rodley Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Rodley Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rodley Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS18 4UW.