Barnwell West

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Barnwell West
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Barnwell West
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationCambridge, Cambridgeshire
OS grid TL 478 584
Area3.8 hectares
Managed byCambridge City Council

Barnwell West is a 3.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Cambridge. It is managed by Cambridge City Council. [1] [2]

This is a linear site along Coldhams Brook, which is managed to encourage water voles. There are birds such as kingfishers, redwings and fieldfares, and butterflies include speckled woods and orange tips. [1]

There is access from Barnwell Road and Coldham's Common.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Barnwell II West". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 20 February 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. "Map of Barnwell". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

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