Myrna Close, Colliers Wood, Mitcham, CR4 3RP, United Kingdom
Myrna Close Local Nature Reserve
Mixed-habitat reserve
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3.4
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
3.4A small local reserve with a clear purpose: this 200-metre green corridor is recognised by Merton Council as important habitat for birds and butterflies.
Myrna Close is not a large wilderness escape. Its appeal is more modest and specific: a compact urban nature reserve, established in 1995, where a varied mix of trees and shrubs provides habitat for birds and butterflies.
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The experience
A brief nature stop rather than a full-day destination. Walk the reserve if access and conditions suit, taking time to notice its tree and shrub mix. No route details or facilities are confirmed.
Things to do
Look closely at the reserve’s trees and shrubs
Merton Council lists elm, oak, sycamore, holly, dog-rose and crack willow among the vegetation at Myrna Close.
Brief stop
Watch and listen for birds and butterflies
The council identifies the reserve as important habitat for birds and butterflies. The source does not name particular species or promise sightings.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A short reserve visit
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Check current access and conditions before setting out.
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Walk the reserve, which Merton Council describes as around 200 metres long.
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Pause to notice the listed trees and shrubs and look for birds or butterflies; sightings are not guaranteed.
Verified history
Merton Council records Myrna Close as established in 1995, with a protection area of 7,434 square metres. The council describes it as around 200 metres long and important habitat for birds and butterflies. These details are listed on the council’s nature-reserves page; the linked management plan is identified there as covering 2007–2012.
Hidden details
A small reserve with a defined conservation footprint — Merton Council lists the reserve’s protection area as 7,434 square metres, despite describing the site as only around 200 metres long.
When to go
· Not specified by the supplied source.
The supplied source does not provide seasonal wildlife or visitor guidance.
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What to look for
Merton Council lists elm, oak, sycamore, holly, dog-rose and crack willow, and identifies the site as important habitat for birds and butterflies. No particular species or seasonal sightings are specified.
Best time to go
No season-specific advice is given by the supplied source. Check conditions before visiting.
The supplied source does not identify a best time of day or season. Check current conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Wildlife lovers · Walkers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Merton Council describes local nature reserves as having open access for the public. The reserve is a narrow site of about 200 metres; check current conditions and the best entrance before visiting.
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Accessibility
The reserve is described as around 200 metres long. Surface, step-free access and route conditions are not specified; check before visiting.
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Around Myrna Close Local Nature Reserve
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
