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Amwell Nature Reserve

Hertfordshire/Essex  >  United Kingdom

A group of flooded former gravel pits in the Lea Valley. Adjacent to the River Lea Navigation. There are areas of woodland. Managed by the Wildlife Trust

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 9 August 2022

Description

An understated nature reserve that attracts a lively and interesting range of birds. One viewpoint encourages the mingling of birdwatchers with passers-by and this generates conversation, information and, maybe, interest.

Among the birds you can see here are Smew, Black-necked Grebe, Northern Shoveler and Common Sandpiper.

Details

Access

There is access from Amwell Lane, where there is limited unofficial car parking (take care when crossing the railway); alternatively, one my cycle up the tow path.

Footpaths connext the tow path with the interior of the reserve.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

One hide is adjacent to the towpath, but can be closed during the nesting season. The tow path can be busy with joggers, dog-walkers and walkers. No facilities on site.

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