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Maple Lodge Nature Reserve

Maple Lodge Nature Reserve consists of 40 acres of lakes, marsh, hedgerows and woodland.  It is owned by Thames Water who lease it to the volunteer members of the Maple Lodge Conservation Society.

The reserve is one of Hertfordshire's hidden secrets and is home to a rich variety of wildlife including waterfowl, woodland birds, bats and butterflies.  There are two lakes and many hides to explore around the reserve, some of which have wheelchair access.

The reserve can be accessed by members of the Society all the year round.  Membership of the Society is open to anyone with an interest in conservation and natural history.  Details regarding membership and access can be found on the Membership page of this web site.

The Society organises open days and other events throughout the year when members of the public can visit the reserve.  Details of upcoming events can be found on the Events page.

access to the reserve

Anyone who wishes to visit the reserve must make an appointment with the Society for a guided tour.  Please give as much notice as possible, as it is unlikely that a tour can be arranged at short notice.

The Society welcomes visits from interested groups and individuals.  For more details please contact the Society.

Where to find us

Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 9SN

local transport links

Train

Rickmansworth Railway Station is 2.3 miles away and is served by Chiltern Railways and London Underground's Metropolitan Line.

Bus

Arriva bus service 520 leaves Rickmansworth Railway Station roughly every 60 minutes and takes 8 minutes to arrive at The Cross, Maple Cross.

Service 724 leaves Rickmansworth Railway Station roughly every 60 minutes and takes 8 minutes to arrive at The Cross, Maple Cross.

Service 724 also stops in Denham and Uxbridge, for those travelling from that direction to the reserve.