Ingrebourne Valley, Nature reserve in Hornchurch, London Borough of Havering, England
The Ingrebourne Valley extends across 261 hectares incorporating river systems, marshlands, grasslands, woodlands, and the largest freshwater reed bed in London.
The area includes portions of former RAF Hornchurch airfield, where Royal Flying Corps pilots launched missions during World War I to protect London.
The Nature Discovery Centre functions as an educational space where visitors learn about local wildlife through exhibitions, guided walks, and community programs.
The reserve offers accessible pathways, a visitor center with a cafe and shop, parking facilities, and connections to public transportation via Hornchurch station.
The valley supports 61 bird species and 16 nationally scarce beetle varieties within its protected wetland ecosystem, earning Site of Special Scientific Interest status.
Website: http://essexwt.org.uk/reserves/ingrebourne
GPS coordinates: 51.53800,0.21000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:11
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