Edgware Way Grassland

Edgware Way Grassland is a nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet with unimproved clay terrain and herb-rich meadow areas that support a range of native plant species. The Edgwarebury Brook runs through the reserve, shaping its landscape and providing habitat for wildlife.

The site contains remnants of a planned railway viaduct that was part of an intended Northern Line extension from Edgware to Bushey before World War II. This unfinished infrastructure project left marks on the landscape that are still visible today.

The grassland serves as a place where local people and volunteers work together on conservation projects and nature education. Visitors can participate in practical activities that help protect the herb-rich meadow and its wildlife.

You can enter the reserve through a public footpath located west of where Spur Road meets Edgware Way. Wear shoes with good grip since the ground can be muddy, especially after rain.

A section of the reserve has been designated by the Environment Agency as Edgwarebury Park Flood Storage Area, which means it absorbs water during heavy rainfall to prevent flooding elsewhere. This dual role as both nature reserve and flood management tool often surprises visitors.