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Description
Woodberry Wetlands has 12 hectares of reed-fringed ponds, hedgerows, meadows and dykes in the middle of the densely built-up areas of Manor House, Stoke Newington and Woodberry Down. It is a big contrast between the surrounding tower blocks and the wild wetland habitat with old oak trees. Woodberry Wetlands supports lots of species throughout the year, from wintering populations of Common Pochard, Northern Shoveler and Gadwall, to Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Reed Bunting who have migrated from Africa for spring and summer. Also Little Grebe, Grey Wagtail, European Goldfinch, Cetti's Warbler and Blackcap can be observed. More than 50 bird species breed in the area.
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Access
There are two entrances, one on the New River Path from Lordship Road and one at Newnton Close. Manor House Underground Station (Piccadilly line) is a five-minute walk from the west entrance and Stamford Hill station a five-minute walk from the northern entrance. Buses 253, 254, 259, and 279 stop in nearby Seven Sisters Road.
Access is level into the reserve, with no steep gradients on the main wheelchair-accessible path that leads from the main entrance to the Coal House, and then on to the New River Studio. Seating is provided at various points around the route. Disabled parking bays are available outside each entrance. The nature reserve is free to visit between 9am - 4pm every day of the week. There is also a café to enjoy refreshments.