Wildlife reserves · East of England
Shepherd's Close
In or near Spaldwick.
Shepherd's Close — 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
- Huntingdon · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shepherd's Close 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: 52.3231°, -0.3368°.
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Official information
Shepherd's Close is a nature reserve featuring a replanted woodland that hosts a variety of fungi and wildlife. Visitors can explore the area and observe different species of birds and plants in a tranquil setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Shepherd's Close is a 1.2-hectare (3.0-acre) nature reserve south of Spaldwick in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This small wood was planted in 1984 with ash, field maple and oak. Birds include blackcaps and chiffchaffs, and there are peacock, orange-tip and speckled wood butterflies. There is access from Stonely Road.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3231, -0.3368
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Easton
- Postcode
- PE28 0TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- 01954 713500
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 9.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7494453 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shepherd's Close (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shepherd's Close 8.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepherd's Close?
- Shepherd's Close is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 0TT), in the parish of Easton.
- What is Shepherd's Close?
- Shepherd's Close — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shepherd's Close?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE28 0TT.
- Who runs Shepherd's Close?
- Shepherd's Close is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Shepherd's Close free to visit?
- Yes, Shepherd's Close is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shepherd's Close?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 0TT. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Shepherd's Close?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.