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Merstone Station Picnic Area

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Merstone Station Picnic Area

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    August 12, 2019

    This is the site of the former Merstone Station (previously Merstone Junction Station) but now the machines passing through have two wheels and are human powered, as the old railway line has been converted to a cycle track. The site is now a wildflower meadow and orchard.

    Situated along the National Cycle Network route 23, Merstone Station was closed to passengers in 1956 and the natural environment has been gently reclaiming the area ever since. The old railway track was converted to a now well–used cycle path and the station is the perfect place to stop for a picnic along the way.

    Gift to Nature took over the management of the site in 2016 and after consultation with the community are now in a position to start the work to create a more open and inviting space, along with some highly requested shelter and hand carved benches.

      October 13, 2024

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        Location: Arreton, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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