Rye Meads Nature Reserve
Rye Meads
Location
OS Map Reference
TL 389 103
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open 9am - 5pm (or dusk if earlier) daily except Christmas and Boxing DayBest time to visit
April to JulyEnvironmental designation
About the reserve
The seasonal flooding of the meadow combined with the rich soils has resulted in a mosaic of habitats, consisting of reedbeds, marshy grasslands and fen vegetation. A fantastic reserve for birdwatching, Rye Meads also has many invertebrates, as well as Frogs, Toads, Newts and Grass Snakes, which find shelter here.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Grasshopper Warbler, Cuckooflower, Lapwing, Reed Warbler
Summer: Dragonfly, Meadow Rue, Meadowsweet
Autumn/ winter: Green Sandpiper, Otter, Peregrine Falcon, Snipe, Teal
Directions
Site entrance: Entrance through the RSPB turnstile, from the Lee Valley Innings and from Rye Road.
Access by road: From A10 exit at Hoddesdon (A1170) follow the brown tourist signs or take the first left at the roundabout onto Amwell Street, continue onto Ware Road. At mini roundabout turn right onto Middlefield Road and continue onto Rye Road. Pass Rye House station and go over bridge. Follow signs to Rye Meads Visitor Centre and car park..
Access by public transport
Bus: 410 – Rye Road Stop (0.5 miles).
Rail: Rye House station is (0.4 miles).
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