Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Swift Valley Nature Reserve
In or near Newton.
Swift Valley Nature Reserve is a wildlife 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
- Rugby · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swift Valley Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3941°, -1.2583°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Swift Valley Nature Reserve is a nature reserve at the Brownsover area of Rugby, Warwickshire on the northern outskirts of the town. It covers an area of 24 hectares (59 acres) and is named after the River Swift (a tributary of the River Avon) which it is adjacent to.
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Background
History
The reserve was created in 2003 by Rugby Borough Council in partnership with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, on land acquired as part of a planning agreement with a nearby commercial development. It was opened by David Bellamy in August 2003.
Description
The reserve includes an area of grassland with ancient ridge and furrow, hedgerows, woodland and wetland adjacent to River Swift and a disused canal. A number of paths run around it to allow access.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3941, -1.2583
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Rugby, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV21 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rugby
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q86338678 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swift Valley Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Brownsover Hall Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Lawrence Sheriff's House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
St Michael and All Angels Church, Brownsover
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Brownsover
Castles · 0.4 km
Bulrush wooden sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
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Rugby Aqueduct
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Rugby Aqueduct
Aqueducts · 0.6 km
British Thomson Houston Grounds
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
River Swift
Museums · 0.8 km
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Cineworld Cinema Rugby
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Midland Counties Railway Viaduct
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swift Valley Nature Reserve?
- Swift Valley Nature Reserve is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV21 1HU), in the parish of Rugby, unparished area.
- What is Swift Valley Nature Reserve?
- Swift Valley Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swift Valley Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV21 1HU.
- Is Swift Valley Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Swift Valley Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swift Valley Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV21 1HU.
- Are dogs allowed at Swift Valley Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.