Roding Valley Meadows, Nature reserve in Essex, England.
The 160-acre reserve contains water meadows, hedgerows, marsh areas, ponds, scrub, and woodland along the River Roding in Essex.
The meadows originated as grazing lands for cattle drivers transporting their livestock to markets, establishing a traditional management pattern that continues today.
Local conservation efforts focus on preserving the declining water meadow habitat through educational programs and maintaining traditional land management methods.
Visitors can access the reserve through multiple entrances, with parking available at Grange Farm Pavilion and near the David Lloyd Centre.
The site represents the largest remaining species-rich water meadow in Essex, supporting populations of Yellow Loosestrife and Water Plantain along its riverbanks.
Website: http://essexwt.org.uk/reserves/roding-valley-meadows
GPS coordinates: 51.62840,0.06460
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:17
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