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Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

Milton Keynes  >  United Kingdom

Riverside reserve based on flooded mineral workings and woodland. Managed by The Parks Trust, who manage open spaces in Milton Keynes.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 26 helmikuu 2023

Description

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve lies next to the River Ouse in Milton Keynes. Its most obvious birding interest is with the wide variety of water fowl and waders on the open water and mud. However, patience and persistence may be rewarded by songbirds and other land based birds. Whether it's a destination or a break while travelling on the A5 or M1, this place is worth a visit.

Details

Access

The most obvious ways to reach Floodplain Forest are by car or bicycle (this is Milton Keynes!). There is free parking at Manor Farm Court, MK12 5NN (off Old Wolverton Road) and at Haversham Road, with level, surfaced footpaths to the reserve. The nearest rail station is at Wolverton (1 km).

In the reserve, paths are well made and suitable for wheelchairs. As in any nature reserve, dogs should be kept on leads.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round , Summer , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

There are no toilets or food outlets on or near the reserve. The circular route shown on the map is about 4 km long.

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