Willowmead
Location
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When to visit
Opening times
Open every dayBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
Willowmead is a small area of wet alder carr woodland, situated adjacent to the River Mimram. Many of the alder trees are of considerable age and multi-stemmed, evidence of past management. Water voles have been recorded along the river and Kingfishers and wintering siskins are present. Great spotted woodpecker, song thrush, nuthatch and treecreeper breed in the woodland, whilst mallard, moorhen and coot breed along the river and its edge.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Common frog, grass snake, great spotted woodpecker.
Summer: Dragonflies, kingfisher, nuthatch, song thrush.
Autumn/ Winter: Lesser redpoll, siskin.
Directions
Site entrance: Via a gate from Becketts (cul-de-sac). Gate next to the river, past last house on left.
Access by road: From Hertford head west on A414 Hertingfordbury Road. Go under railway line and over roundabout. Take next left into Becketts.
Access by public transport
Bus: 380 – A414, Hertingfordbury Road (0.2 miles).
Rail: Hertford North (0.7 miles).