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An ancient unimproved grassland with a rich flora
This reserve consists of two unimproved hay meadows lying in the lee of the Black Mountains. It has a very rich flora with over 160 species recorded. Species include bistort, eyebright, yellow rattle and knapweed. Various orchids are also found here including common spotted and green winged. Anthills are numerous at the far western edge of the reserve, where a patch of grassland is cut off by a stream. The meadow come alive with insects in mid-summer, one of the most interesting being the chimney sweeper moth.
Species and habitats
- Habitats
- Grassland
Nearby nature reserves
- Canon Tump Common
- 2 miles - Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
- Little Marises Meadow
- 2 miles - Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
- Cethins Meadow
- 2 miles - Herefordshire Wildlife Trust