Oughtonhead Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
The 17.4-hectare reserve features diverse habitats including wet woodlands, grasslands, and river margins along the River Oughton, supporting numerous plant and animal species.
The eastern section of the reserve previously contained a corn mill, while the wetlands were used for cultivating willow, reed, and rush materials.
The Friends of Oughtonhead Common actively participate in maintaining the reserve through organized conservation activities and community engagement programs.
Visitors can access the reserve through nearby parking facilities at Swinburne Avenue Playing Fields or by taking bus services to stops on Burford Way.
English Longhorn cattle graze the meadow areas of the reserve, contributing to natural vegetation management and maintaining the ecological balance of the landscape.
GPS coordinates: 51.96024,-0.29935
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:31
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