the old moat nature reserve

The Old Moat Natrure Reserve is an area of land in between the river Hiz and the railway. It is owned by the Wildlife Trust of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire in collaboration with ACORN. The area is managed under a stewardship agreement with Natural England. Once associated with the ancient Manor of Arleseybury. The Natrure Reserve sits to the north of Arlesey just west of the railway station. it is entered via a gate by the old bridge next to the station.

The nature reserve is due to be linked to the Hicca Way (click here to see our feature) which will open a footpath linking Arlesey with Ickleford. The path will open on 22nd July 2012.

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The map shows the location of the reserve to the north of the town. Access is via Glebe Meadow by the old bridge adjacent to the station.

View of the moat itself looking south toward the jetty – April 1st 2012. The moat was once was part of the manor of Arleseybury.
Photo: Steve Maddox

The sign at the entrance to the reserve. Photo: Steve Maddox

A Dunnock photographed at the moat – April 2012
Photo:Chris Gravett www.leflic17images.com

A Great Tit down at the Moat – April 2012
Photo:Chris Gravett www.leflic17images.com

A view looking north from the jetty next to the moat. Photo: Steve Maddox

Within the nature reserve there are a number of seats. Photo: Steve Maddox

This is where the new boardwalk will be constructed ready for the opening of the Hicca Way on 22nd July 2012. Photo: Steve Maddox

View of the moat itself in winter. Photo: Steve Maddox