Rye Meads nature reserve, Scientific site in Hoddesdon, United Kingdom.
Rye Meads nature reserve spans 58.5 hectares of wetlands along the River Lea, featuring reedbeds, marshy grasslands, and fen vegetation suitable for diverse wildlife.
The site received its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and became part of the Lea Valley Ramsar wetlands convention agreement.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds manages the western section while the Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust oversees the eastern part.
Ten birdwatching hides, walking trails, and a visitor center provide opportunities to observe kingfishers, snipes, green sandpipers, and various waterfowl species.
Water buffalo and ponies graze the ancient flood meadow, maintaining the ecological balance of this protected wetland environment.
GPS coordinates: 51.77600,0.00610
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:36
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Rye House Stadium
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St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts
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Feildes Weir
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Stanstead Lock
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Feildes Weir Lock
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Parish Church of St Andrew
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Church of St Catherine & St Paul
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Jolly Fisherman Public House
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The Rye House Public House
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The Swan Inn
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Red Lion Public House
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Rye House Gatehouse
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Maltings On East Bank Of River Lea 50 Metres South Of Bridge
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Stanstead Hall
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Front Railings Wall And Gates
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The Mill
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Hoddesdon and Rye Park War Memorial
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The Clock House
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Clock Tower
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Roydon Mill
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Remains Of Window And Wall Near Inner Edge Of Moat West Of Rye House Gatehouse
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Rye House moated enclosure and gatehouse
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Remains Of Window And Wall Near Inner Edge Of Moat South East Of Rye House Gatehouse
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Amwell Marsh Pumping Station
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Gateposts To South Of Rye House Gatehouse On The Causeway At The South West Corner Of The Moat
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Rye Common Pumping Station
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