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Dagenham Chase

London  >  United Kingdom

Dagenham Chase is one of the largest nature reserves in the London area, and it would certainly take a whole day to cover the site thoroughly.

Ajouté* par Tayla
Dernière actualisation 9 juillet 2025

Description

The main area of the Dagenham Chase reserve is the Slack, an area of shallow water that attracts winter wildfowl, waders and gulls. It has attracted Bécassine double, Bécasseau de Temminck, Bécasseau sanderling, Marouette ponctuée and Bruant lapon over the years. More recently it has become a roosting area for Aigrette garzette, in winter they can often be seen on sunny days on the south-facing side of brambles and other vegetation. Sarcelle d'été are fairly regular in Spring, and Merle à plastron sightings are fairly regular in April and early May. The Slack suffers from disturbance by dogs, people and Sparrowhawks, which means birds frequently do not stick around.

The surrrounding area is extensive hawthorn scrub, with open areas. By the river Rom (1) is a stand of rare Black Poplar trees, there is also large areas of grassland and enclosures with maturing trees in them. In cold weather the Eastbrook School Playing Fields (2) are an excellent site for Vanneau huppé, Gulls and Pluvier doré, which are often dispersed by Épervier d'Europe and more recently Faucon pèlerin.

Détails

Accès

The Chase is situated along Dagenham Road and is well signposted from Rush Green Road, Rainham Roads South and North. Public Transport: The nearest tube station is Dagenham East (3) on the district line Map. If you are walking from here turn left, continue on to and walk across Reede Road, then use the crossing by the shops. The Chase can be accessed by taking the public footpath by the side of Ladbrokes the bookmakers. The 174 bus goes directly to the Chase, it can be boarded at Dagenham Heathway tube station on the district line or in Romford town centre.

Terrain et Habitat

Prairie , Zone humide , Rivière , Lac , Arbres et buissons disséminés

Conditions

Plat , Vallonné , Sec

Boucle

Oui

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps

Itinéraire

Route pavée , Sentier large , Sentier étroit , Route non pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied , Vélo

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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