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Christopher Cadbury Reserve
An ancient unimproved grassland with a rich flora
Location
The reserve is on the west side of Escley Brook.
Peterchurch
Herefordshire
OS Map Reference
SO 298 368
Know before you go
Size
5 hectares
Grazing animals
The site is grazed periodically.Walking trails
While the hay crop is growing in June and July, please keep to the edge of the meadows and also keep dogs under control.
Access
There is no wheelchair access at this reserve.
Dogs
On a lead
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to AugustAbout the reserve
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.
Contact us
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01432 356872
Contact email: enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk