Forests & woodlands · East of England
Rye Meads
In or near Hunsdon.
Rye Meads 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
- Rye House · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rye Meads is woodland in Hertfordshire, London. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Broxbourne parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EN11.
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Official information
Rye Meads is a wetland reserve located beside the River Lee, popular among walkers, birdwatchers, and families. Visitors can explore trails and hides to observe various bird species, including Kingfishers and Common Terns, throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rye Meads SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Lee Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rye Meads is a forest located in Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire, EN11, within the London region. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-listed Lee Valley, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7745, 0.0078
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Stanstead Abbots
- Postcode
- EN11 0EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Phone
- 01992 708383
- Nearest railway station
- Rye House — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w8046078 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rye Meads?
- Rye Meads is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN11 0EQ), in the parish of Stanstead Abbots.
- What is Rye Meads?
- Rye Meads is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rye Meads?
- The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN11 0EQ.
- Is Rye Meads a protected site?
- Yes — Rye Meads is part of the Rye Meads SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee Valley Ramsar wetland.
- Is Rye Meads free to visit?
- Yes, Rye Meads is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rye Meads?
- The nearest railway station is Rye House, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN11 0EQ.