Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Rothwell Gullet
In or near Harrington.
Rothwell Gullet — nature reserve in the 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
- Kettering · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rothwell Gullet is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4281°, -0.8152°.
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Official information
Rothwell Gullet is an old ironstone quarry that features a variety of natural habitats including woodland, grassland, and areas rich in fungi. Visitors can explore the site, which is home to diverse wildlife and beautiful plant species.
From the Wikipedia article
Rothwell Gullet (grid reference SP806818) is a 1.6-hectare (4.0-acre) nature reserve near Rothwell, Northamptonshire. It is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The reserve is composed of an old ironstone quarry and a grassland area. It is well known for the swathes of hart's-tongue fern that cover the damp bottom of the gullet.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4281, -0.8152
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rothwell
- Postcode
- NN14 6GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Phone
- 01604 405285
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering — 6.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993921 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rothwell Gullet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rothwell Gullet.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rothwell Gullet?
- Rothwell Gullet is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 6GD), in the parish of Rothwell.
- What is Rothwell Gullet?
- Rothwell Gullet — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rothwell Gullet?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 6GD.
- Who runs Rothwell Gullet?
- Rothwell Gullet is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Rothwell Gullet free to visit?
- Yes, Rothwell Gullet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rothwell Gullet?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 6GD.
- Are dogs allowed at Rothwell Gullet?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.