Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Wymington Meadow
In or near Wymington.
Wymington Meadow — 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
- Wellingborough · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Wymington Meadow is located in Bedford, postcode NN10 9LU, and the nearest railway station is Wellingborough, which is 7.3 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Wymington Meadow 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: 52.2593°, -0.5965°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wymington Meadow is a nature reserve south of Wymington in Bedfordshire. It is approximately one hectare, and is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The site is a triangular meadow in the corner where two railway lines merge. It was cut off when the railways were constructed in the 1850s, and at the northern end there are traces of the ancient ridge and furrow method of ploughing. The site has a wide range of flowers, such as cowslip, salad burnet and quaking grass. A small stream and hedgerows provide additional habitats for wildlife. There is access by a footpath from South Grove. Cross the railway by a footbridge, cross to the other side of the field and turn left. Pass (but do not cross) a second footbridge. The path can be very muddy. The site is close to Sharnbrook Summit, but there no direct access between the reserves as they are separated by the railway lines.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2593, -0.5965
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Wymington
- Postcode
- NN10 9LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993457 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wymington Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wymington Meadow 5.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wymington Meadow?
- Wymington Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10 9LU), in the parish of Wymington.
- What is Wymington Meadow?
- Wymington Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wymington Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN10 9LU.
- Who runs Wymington Meadow?
- Wymington Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Wymington Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Wymington Meadow is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wymington Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Wymington Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wymington Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10 9LU.
- Are dogs allowed at Wymington Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.