Wildlife reserves · East of England
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood
In or near Digswell.
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood — English nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Welwyn North · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood, the nearest railway station is Welwyn North, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL6 0LY. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "English nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8242°, -0.1608°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood is a 4.3-hectare (11-acre) nature reserve in Tewin in Hertfordshire. It is managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Tewin Orchard is an eighty-year old fruit orchard donated to the trust by its last private owner, Molly Hopkyns. It has a variety of Hertfordshire apple varieties, including the Hitchin Pippin, which was propagated from the last known tree. The orchard attracts many birds, such as fieldfares and redwings. Hopkyns Wood is dominated by oaks and hornbeams, with ground flora of bluebells and ramsons. It also has a mature badger sett. There is access from a footpath from Orchard Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8242, -0.1608
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Tewin
- Postcode
- AL6 0LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Welwyn North — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21061891 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood?
- Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL6 0LY), in the parish of Tewin.
- What is Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood?
- Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood — English nature reserve.
- How do I get to Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Welwyn North, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL6 0LY.
- Is Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Welwyn North, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL6 0LY.
- Are dogs allowed at Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.