Railway Fields, Nature reserve in Harringay, London.
Railway Fields is a nature reserve in Haringay comprising woodland, open grassland, and a central pond spread across two acres. The space features varied plant species and a network of walking paths maintained by dedicated volunteers.
The site functioned as a goods yard for the Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway from 1868 to 1967, primarily handling coal shipments. Following closure, it was transformed into a nature reserve, turning a former railway site into a habitat for local wildlife.
The reserve serves the local community as a place for nature observation and environmental learning, where visitors can spot insects, birds, and plants in action. It demonstrates how an urban green space project brings people together and raises awareness about local ecosystems.
Entry is free, and pathways are easy to navigate, though the ground can become muddy after rain. There are no fixed opening hours, allowing visitors to explore the space at any time of day.
The reserve contains Haringay Knotweed, a plant hybrid between Japanese Knotweed and Russian Vine first identified here in 1987. This unusual cross-species occurs naturally at this location and draws the interest of botanists studying plant evolution.
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