Wildlife reserves · East of England
Sewell Cutting
In or near Bidwell.
Sewell Cutting — 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
- Whipsnade Central · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Sewell Cutting is located in Central Bedfordshire, postcode LU6 1FW, and the nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, which is 5.4 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Sewell Cutting 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: 51.8942°, -0.5474°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sewell Cutting is a 3.6-hectare (8.9-acre) nature reserve at Sewell in Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire. It is owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The site was formerly part of the London North West Railway line, which closed in 1962. The banks provide a rich habitat for chalk grassland flowers, such as common spotted orchids and cowslips. The south-facing slope has deep rooted plants such as hawkweed and scabious, while the sheltered north-facing slope has lush grasses. There are many species of butterflies. There is access from French's Avenue, and a footpath from the Cutting leads to Totternhoe Chalk Quarry Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8942, -0.5474
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Dunstable
- Postcode
- LU6 1FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20979102 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sewell Cutting (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sewell Cutting 4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sewell Cutting?
- Sewell Cutting is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 1FW), in the parish of Dunstable.
- What is Sewell Cutting?
- Sewell Cutting — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sewell Cutting?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 1FW.
- Who runs Sewell Cutting?
- Sewell Cutting is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Sewell Cutting a protected site?
- Yes — Sewell Cutting is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sewell Cutting free to visit?
- Yes, Sewell Cutting is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sewell Cutting?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 1FW.
- Are dogs allowed at Sewell Cutting?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.