Wildlife reserves · East of England
Trumpington Meadows
In or near Haslingfield.
Trumpington Meadows — 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
- Cambridge South · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trumpington Meadows, the nearest railway station is Cambridge South, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB2 9EW. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Trumpington Meadows 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: 52.1700°, 0.1030°.
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Summary from the official site
Byron’s Pool local nature reserve is a 4.5 hectare wooded area located on the north bank of the River Cam. Visitors can explore paths that wind through the woods, past ponds, and along the river, while observing a variety of wildlife including birds, bats, and butterflies.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Trumpington Meadows Country Park is a 58 hectare nature reserve in Trumpington in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site has flower meadows, woodland, ponds, and is adjacent to the River Cam and Byron's Pool, where Lord Byron once swam. Fauna include otters, brown hares, muntjac deer, skylarks, lapwings, yellowhammers and meadow pipits. There is access from Grantchester Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.1700, 0.1030
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- South Trumpington
- Postcode
- CB2 9EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South — 2 km
- Official site
- www.cambridge.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404444 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Trumpington Meadows Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Trumpington Meadows east 8.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Trumpington
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trumpington Meadows?
- Trumpington Meadows is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 9EW), in the parish of South Trumpington.
- What is Trumpington Meadows?
- Trumpington Meadows — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trumpington Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 9EW.
- Who runs Trumpington Meadows?
- Trumpington Meadows is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Trumpington Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Trumpington Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trumpington Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 9EW.
- Are dogs allowed at Trumpington Meadows?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.