Tring Reservoirs is a nature reserve managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, located near Tring on the border of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, a short distance from Aylesbury. Serving Aylesbury and the surrounding Buckinghamshire area, the reserve consists of four reservoirs—Wilstone, Startop’s End, Marsworth and Tringford—originally built to supply water to the Grand Union Canal. The site covers a large wetland area and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance.

As a nature reserve near Aylesbury, Tring Reservoirs is widely recognised as a key location for wildlife, particularly birdwatching, with reedbeds, wet woodland and open water habitats supporting a wide range of species throughout the year. Publicly available information highlights its importance for wintering wildfowl and breeding birds, as well as its network of footpaths and towpaths that allow visitors to explore the area. The reserve forms part of the wider landscape of natural attractions that are part of Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns.

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Overview written 29 March 2026.