Wildlife reserves · London
The Spinney Local Nature Reserve
In or near Whyteleafe.
The Spinney Local Nature Reserve — nature reserve in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hackbridge · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Spinney Local Nature Reserve is located in Sutton, London, with the postcode SM5 2ED. The nearest railway station is Hackbridge, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
The Spinney Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Owned by London Borough of Sutton. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in England". Coordinates: 51.3752°, -0.1621°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Spinney, Carshalton (or Nightingale Road Bird Sanctuary) is a 0.4 hectare local nature reserve in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton, England. It is owned by Sutton Council and managed by the council and Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers. It used to be managed by the London Wildlife Trust. The L-shaped reserve is a mixture of woodland and scrub, with the main trees being plane and elm. Breeding birds include dunnocks, wrens and blackbirds. Other animals include wood boring beetles and foxes. An unusual plant is butcher's broom. The entrance in Nightingale Road is kept locked and there is no public access.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3752, -0.1621
- District
- Sutton
- Parish
- Sutton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SM5 2ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carshalton and Wallington
- Nearest railway station
- Hackbridge — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16901560 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Spinney Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spinney Local Nature Reserve?
- The Spinney Local Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SM5 2ED), in the parish of Sutton, unparished area.
- What is The Spinney Local Nature Reserve?
- The Spinney Local Nature Reserve — nature reserve in England.
- How do I get to The Spinney Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Hackbridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SM5 2ED.
- Who owns The Spinney Local Nature Reserve?
- The Spinney Local Nature Reserve is owned by London Borough of Sutton.
- Is The Spinney Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, The Spinney Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spinney Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Hackbridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SM5 2ED.
- Are dogs allowed at The Spinney Local Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.