A free guided walk is set to explore the rare habitats and wildlife of Rickmansworth Aquadrome next month. The event, on Thursday 11 June 2026 from 1pm to 2.30pm, will be led by Andrew from the Countryside Management Service and has been organised by Three Rivers District Council.
Walkers will discover the 41-hectare Local Nature Reserve’s lakes, woodland and canal paths while learning about the creatures that live there. The site is home to herons, moorhens, ducks and other waterfowl, along with rare wet woodlands and a chalk stream. No special equipment is needed as the route stays on paved pathways, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free parking is available at the Aquadrome, and booking is required through the Playwaze platform.
The walk forms part of the wider Aquadrome Project, backed by over £736,000 in development funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Ecology surveys carried out in 2024 confirmed 13 nationally recognised endangered invertebrates living on site, including the beetle Teredus cylindricus. Five bat species have also been identified, alongside water vole activity along the River Colne. The project is working towards a full £4 million grant to conserve, enhance and protect the nature reserve.
Those taking part should meet outside Cafe in the Park and wear suitable footwear. The event offers a chance to see firsthand the floodplain, wet woodlands and chalk stream habitats that make the Aquadrome a vital refuge for wildlife in the heart of Rickmansworth.
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