This week we explore Amwell Nature Reserve near Ware, one of the most important places for wildlife in the county and well-used and enjoyed by the local community. It hosts a mosaic of habitats including reedbeds, grassland and woodland, although Great Hardmead Lake is arguably the most striking feature. It really shines in the winter months when a large number of wintering birds call it home. The reserve forms part of the Lee Valley, which connects the site with other nature reserves and habitats along the River Lee, providing a wildlife corridor stretching from Hertford to the Thames.
Nature
Plan your visit:
- Park on Amwell Lane or the lay-by on Hollycross Road
- Or take the train to St Margarets
It’s thirsty work…
The Red Lion
The Oak, Stanstead Abbots
The George IV
The Jolly Fisherman
