Wildlife reserves · South East England
West of the River Alver
In or near Wallington.
West of the River Alver — nature reserve in Hampshire, 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
- Portsmouth Harbour · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West of the River Alver, the nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO13 8AB, and entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
West of the River Alver is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Hampshire, England". Coordinates: 50.7980°, -1.1780°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
West of the River Alver is an 11.6-hectare (29-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Gosport in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Gosport Borough Council. This site on the west bank of the River Alver has a reedbed which is one of the largest in England, and which is maintained by annual cutting. There are also three ponds and areas of grassland, some of which are kept short by rabbit grazing. Seventeen species of butterfly have been recorded.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7980, -1.1780
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO13 8AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96414509 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West of the River Alver (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West of the River Alver?
- West of the River Alver is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO13 8AB), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is West of the River Alver?
- West of the River Alver — nature reserve in Hampshire, England.
- How do I get to West of the River Alver?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO13 8AB.
- Who owns West of the River Alver?
- West of the River Alver is owned by Gosport Borough Council.
- Is West of the River Alver a protected site?
- Yes — West of the River Alver is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West of the River Alver free to visit?
- Yes, West of the River Alver is free to enter.
- How do I get to West of the River Alver?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO13 8AB.
- Are dogs allowed at West of the River Alver?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.