Reserves and species

Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:43

Old Nun Wood

Old Nun wood is small part of a larger area of ancient woodland. It is next door to Wappenbury Wood and connects to Princethorpe Great Wood. 
 
An excellent show of wildflowers appears in spring, with some rare sightings of Tawny Owls. 
 
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
75.60
Short Description: 
An ancient woodland with colourful displays of wildflowers in the spring
Location
Address: 
2km west of Princethorpe, to the north east of Leamington Spa
Town: 
Coventry
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV23 9QA
Grid ref: 
SP 382 708
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
No
Access info: 
Open to the public
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park at the junction with Burnthurst and Nun Wood Lane, in layby.
Walking information: 
Some paths get wet and muddy
Grazing animals: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
White Admiral
Purple Hairstreak
Tawny Owl
Broad-leaved Helleborine
Bluebell
Primrose
Wood Anemone
Wood-sorrel
Yellow Archangel
Broom
Gorse
Ragged-Robin
Tawny Owl
Wood Sage
Devil's-bit Scabious
Honeysuckle
Common Spotted orchid
Broad-leaved Helleborine
Cinnabar
Bracken
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:43

Hunningham Meadow

This reserve in the village of Hunningham contains an area of grassland managed as a hay meadow. It has some mature hedges and has been used for grazing horses. Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers have been busy laying hedges here, restoring them where they used to be. 
 
What's it like to visit? 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
1.20
Short Description: 
A hay meadow with wildlife-rich hedgerows
Location
Address: 
Situated within the village of Hunningham
Town: 
Hunningham
County: 
Warwickshire
Grid ref: 
SP373680
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
There are numerous paths around this reserve, some are easier to access than others. Contact the Trust for more information.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking available along northern boundary
Walking information: 
Flat in parts, muddy in winter, various entrance gates, numerous paths
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Cow Parsley
Hawthorn
Spindle
Blackthorn
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:43

Draycote Meadows

These picturesque traditional hay meadows are the 'creme de la creme' of remaining unimproved grassland found in Warwickshire today. 
 
There are hints of the meadow's ancient origins as you can spot the ridge and furrow markings. They are managed traditionally as hay meadows, with their crops cut in late July and then grazed by cattle in the autumn.
 
What's it like to visit?

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
5.50
Short Description: 
Two species-rich hay meadows and pasture
Location
Address: 
4 miles south west of Rugby, just north of Draycote village. The reserve is off the B4453 near to the A45 London Road interchange
Town: 
Rugby
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV23 9RB
Grid ref: 
SP 448 706
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Well-trodden grass path through the middle of the meadow and a less well-trodden path skirting the reserve up to the stream.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Small area of parking in front of the gate at the reserve entrance
Walking information: 
Visitors are advised to keep to the reserve boundaries and stay on footpaths to avoid trampling the rare flowers. Access to the northern meadow is restricted to organised events only.
Grazing animals: 
Cattle Aug - Dec
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Green-winged Orchids at Draycote Meadows
Species: 
Adder's-tongue Fern
Green-winged Orchid
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Cowslip
Twayblade
Meadow Buttercup
Orange-tip
Nuthatch
Small Copper
Meadow Vetchling
Lesser Water Parsnip
Brooklime
Knapweed or Black Knapweed
Common Spotted orchid
Bee Orchid
Common Blue
Marbled White
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
November
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:43

Harvest Hill

This site is one of the last remaining wild daffodil meadows in the area. It is rich in other spring flowers and has diverse mature hedges and a small pond.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
0.60
Short Description: 
One of the last remaining wild daffodil meadows in the area
Location
Address: 
1km north west of Coventry, close to the village of Allesley
Town: 
Coventry
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV5 9BY
Grid ref: 
SP 279 823
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Flat with stiles on access
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Limited verge parking on narrow lane
Grazing animals?: 
0
Grazing animals: 
Sheep
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/harvest-hill
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Bluebell
Lesser Celandine
Pignut
Great Crested Newt
Wild Daffodil
Cowslip
Cuckooflower
Meadowsweet
English Oak
Dog-rose
Holly
Blackthorn
Ivy
Bittersweet
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:43

Alvecote Meadows

Enjoy exploring two delightful meadows, swampland and a small stream. 
 
What's it like to visit?

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
11.30
Short Description: 
Wetland and Meadows with a wide range of dragonflies and damselflies
Smartphone Description: 
These meadows contribute 11.3ha to the largest SSSI in Warwickshire, Alvecote Pools. They support a variety of wetland habitats, including wet grassland, marsh, reed swamp, with water mint and greater pond sedge, lesser water parsnip and common flea-bane, and open water. The site attracts a large range of dragonflies, damselflies and birds such as snipe, pied wagtail, goldfinch and kestrel. Twenty-four species of butterfly have been recorded here, including dingy skipper, small heath and wall brown all making appearances. Marshy areas provide habitat for several nationally scarce beetles. Ruddy darter dragonflies are a familiar sight darting by the stream that divides the two meadows, and even the occasional common hawker, a rarity in Warwickshire, may be seen. Alvecote Meadow’s mature oaks, ash and willow offer ideal roosting spots to tawny owl, sparrow hawk and an array of finches. The grassland attracts snipe, lapwing and little egret. Grass snake, frog, toad and newts are regular visitors to this reserve.
Location
Address: 
3km north-east of Tamworth, on Robeys Lane and Shuttington Road, near Alvecote village
Town: 
Tamworth
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
B79 0ED
Grid ref: 
SK 245 048
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Yes
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
On the roadside off Alvecote Lane
Walking information: 
Flat, but no wheelchair access as there are stiles to cross; soft patches; floods in winter. Breeding birds seasonally.
Grazing animals: 
Cattle all year
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Grass Snake
Snipe
Goldfinch
Tawny Owl
Lapwing
Little Egret
Grass Snake
Small Heath
Wall Brown
Greater Pond Sedge
Lesser Water Parsnip
Common hawker
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:43

Cock Robin Wood

Created on arable farmland on the edge of Rugby, this nature reserve was created on land donated by Sainsburys, to mitigate the building of its nearby supermarket. 
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
4.00
Short Description: 
A newly planted broadleaved woodland with a large pool.
Location
Address: 
On the southern edge of Rugby, off the A426, opposite Sainsbury's supermarket
Town: 
Rugby
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV22 6PP
Grid ref: 
SP 493 724
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Paths around this reserve are relatively flat and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchair but can get rather muddy.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Car park off Dunchurch Road
Walking information: 
Relatively flat, soft patches, suitable for disabled access.
Grazing animals: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Cock Robin Wood
Species: 
Guelder-rose
Great Diving Beetle
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
November
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:42

Crackley Woods

This is a popular Local Nature Reserve, with woodland for strolling through and a network of shady paths and grassy, open glades. 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
13.90
Short Description: 
Ancient woodland with a wide range of wildlife
Location
Address: 
Just north of Kenilworth, in Crackley Lane just off A429
Town: 
Kenilworth
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV8 2JS
Grid ref: 
SP 290 737
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
There is a flat, circular path round the reserve
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Car parking at several points on Crackley Lane
Walking information: 
Splendid strolls through a network of shady paths and grassy, open glades.
Grazing animals: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Tawny Owl
Bluebell
Opposite-leaved Golden-Saxifrage
Wood Anemone
Rowan
Foxglove
Wood Sage
Hoverfly
Beefsteak Fungus
Silver Birch
Bracken
Sweet Chestnut
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
November
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:42

Ufton Fields

History of the reserve

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
31.80
Short Description: 
Ufton Fields offers a great variety of habitats to explore with ponds and two birdwatching hides.
Location
Address: 
0.5km south of Ufton village
Town: 
Southam
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV33 9PU
Grid ref: 
SP 378 615
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs under effective control
Access: 
No
Access info: 
Public footpaths around the reserve can be easily accessed by all.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Small car park off Ufton Fields Lane. Please note the barrier height is 2.1m.
Walking information: 
Wheelchair and buggy access, access for all paths
Grazing animals: 
Some years cattle will be grazing in Snipe Meadow.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Twayblade
Lesser Celandine
Great Crested Newt
Turtle Dove
Teal
Broad-bodied Chaser
Redwing
Fieldfare
Goldcrest
Siskin
Bullfinch
Bee Orchid
Cowslip
Sparrowhawk
Smooth Newt
Grass Snake
Little Grebe
Green Woodpecker
Greater Butterfly Orchid
Common Spotted orchid
Marbled White
Buzzard
Kestrel
Autumn Gentian
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:42

Harbury Spoilbank

Created from the construction of the Leamington to Oxford railway in the 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
6.70
Short Description: 
Limestone grassland on spoil heaps
Location
Address: 
1km east of Harbury on the B4452 on the left going towards Deppers Bridge
Town: 
Harbury
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
CV47 2TA
Grid ref: 
SP 386 598
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Paths around the reserve are steep in areas with steps. Contact the Trust for more information.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Limited parking - small lay by adjoining the reserve
Walking information: 
Steep slopes with steps, areas prone to waterlogging
Grazing animals?: 
0
Grazing animals: 
Grazing livestock but not every year
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Autumn Gentian
Green Hairstreak
Holly Blue
Wild Strawberry
Twayblade
Spurge Laurel
Fieldfare
Redwing
Midland Hawthorn
Cowslip
Wood Forget-me-not
Brimstone
Orange-tip
Yellow-wort
Dog-rose
Carline Thistle
Woolly Thistle
Common Spotted orchid
Gatekeeper
Meadow Brown
Marbled White
Green Woodpecker
Wild Privet
Spurge Laurel
Dog-violet
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by warwickshire
2011-06-22 11:42

Temple Balsall

Diverse in wildlife, this pleasant wet woodland is divided by Cuttle Brook as it makes its way to join the River Blythe.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
2.70
Short Description: 
A damp woodland with various woodland flora
Location
Address: 
2.5km west of Balsall Common, situated in the village of Temple Balsall
Town: 
Temple Balsall
County: 
Warwickshire
Postcode: 
B93 0AJ
Grid ref: 
SP202761
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access: 
Members Only
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for access information.
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Parking available in Temple Balsall
Walking information: 
Flat, path can get muddy.
Grazing animals: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Karl Curtis
Reserve phone number: 
02476 302912
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@wkwt.org.uk?subject=mail from reserve pages
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Snowdrop
Siskin
Ramsons
Opposite-leaved Golden-Saxifrage
Yellow Iris
Water-plantain
Best time to visit
Start: 
February
End: 
February
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve