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Glebe Meadows and Old Moat Nature Reserve
The Glebe Meadows are situated on the River Hiz and were in ecclesiastical ownership from around 1065 until they were sold in 1980. They were purchased by Arlesey Conservation for Nature (ACORN) on 4 March 1999. The meadows are held in *perpetuity by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire as traditionally managed riverside meadows. The day to day management is undertaken by volunteers under the direction of the Glebe Meadows Management Group. The Management group consists of ACORN, Arlesey Town Council, The Ivel and Ouse Countryside Project and the Wildlife Trust.
* A management agreement between the Wildlife Trust and Arlesey Town Council ensures the continuity for future generations.
There are currently two volunteer wardens. See Local Groups for further details.
There is a very pleasant riverside walk through the Meadows, with riverside picnic tables and seats so that you can enjoy the surroundings. You will find an abundance of wildlife flowers, birds, butterflies, insects and other wildlife such as small lizards. Keep an eye open on hot days for Kingfishers flying about the River Hiz.
Passing through the meadow, diagonally left, through the kissing gate, brings you into the Old Moat Nature Reserve. The moat can be traced back to deeds dated 1820 and is shown next to Arleseybury Farm. The Old Moat Nature Reserve was purchased in 1974 by the Wildlife Trust.
Pix Brook Nature Reserve
The Pix Brook Nature Reserve is situated on the Stotfold Road, just outside the 40mph sign as you leave Arlesey.
Walks around Arlesey
A number of walks have been put together by local people so that you can enjoy the varied local countryside around Arlesey. Further details on these walks can be found by accessing the Walks Around Arlesey web site Some of the places of interest and beauty around Arlesey are detailed below.
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