Wellesley Water Meadow

  • Free parking (2.1m height restriction)
  • One dedicated disabled parking space
  • Bins
  • Benches
  • Meadows beside the River Whitewater
  • 2.3km circular walk on surfaced and unsurfaced paths
See route…

 

 

Where you’ll find it…

Find the free car park on Mill Road (single track road), Heckfield, Riseley RG7 1XU. Grid reference SU 73592 62649. What3Words: studio.prayers.goofy.

N.B. We’ve given the nearest postcode, but recommend using the links to look up the exact location. The centre of a postcode may be up to half a mile from your destination.

What you’ll find there…

Deceptively large meadows with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. This tranquil spot beside the River Whitewater has sections of surfaced path and an impressive boardwalk to take you safely across the damper areas in wet conditions.

My favourite greenspace: Find out why Wellesley Water Meadow is Nicky’s favourite.

Gallery…

Photo of a hay meadow with bales of hay. There's a gravel path on this section.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024
Photo taken looking down a wooden bridge / boardwalk over a soggy area. Non-native Himalayan Balsam is in flower and billowing onto the bridge.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024
Photo of a green meadow in summer, with tall trees around the edges.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024
Photo of a large green meadow in summer. Daisies in flower are scattered about.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024
Photo taken looking down a wooden bridge / boardwalk over a soggy area. Trees make it shady.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024
Photo of a hay meadow with bales of hay.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024

Photo of a hay meadow with bales of hay. A hedge has been planted along the boundary.
Wellesley Water Meadow, August 2024
Photo of an information board welcoming visitors to Wellesley Water Meadow. It shows a map of the meandering route around the meadows.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Photo of two rubbish bins and an information board.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Photo of a large flower-filled meadow.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Photo of the river. Overhanging trees on the far bank. An area of bare ground on the near bank, ideal entry point for dogs.
River Whitewater at Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Photo of a small path along the edge of a flower-filled meadow.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023

Photo of a boardwalk entering a flower-filled meadow.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Photo of a flower-filled meadow.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Panoramic photo of a large flower-filled meadow.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
Photo of young trees with tree protectors attached.
Wellesley Water Meadow, June 2023
View of the meadows at winter, showing lovely mature oak tree at the entrance to a boardwalk
Wellesley Water Meadow, March 2022
View of wooden boardwalk across a wetland area
Wellesley Water Meadow, March 2022

View of the meadows on the banks of the River Whitewater
Wellesley Water Meadow, March 2022
View of the meadows on the banks of the River Whitewater
Wellesley Water Meadow, March 2022
View of the meadows at winter, showing gravel path
Wellesley Water Meadow, March 2022
View of the meadows at winter, showing newly planted trees
Wellesley Water Meadow, March 2022

 

This ‘Greenspace on your doorstep’ is managed by…

Wellesley Water Meadow Estate Office

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