Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rodley Nature Reserve
In or near Calverley.
Rodley Nature Reserve — wetland reserve on the site of a former sewage works, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkstall Forge · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rodley Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Rodley Nature Reserve Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "wetland reserve on the site of a former sewage works, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.8220°, -1.6461°.
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Official information
Rodley Nature Reserve is a wetland habitat designed to support wildlife in the Leeds area. It features various species of birds and offers educational resources, activities, and volunteer opportunities for visitors.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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
- 53.8220, -1.6461
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS13 1BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkstall Forge — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and most Bank Holidays: March to October – 9am to 5pm | November to February – 9am to 4pm
- Official site
- www.rodleynaturereserve.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q20128034 (CC0)
- 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 LS13 1BQ), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Rodley Nature Reserve?
- Rodley Nature Reserve — wetland reserve on the site of a former sewage works, West Yorkshire, 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 LS13 1BQ.
- 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 and operated by Rodley Nature Reserve Trust.
- 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 LS13 1BQ.