Reserves and species

Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Hoe Road Memorial Meadow

A flower-rich hay meadow within easy access of Bishop's Waltham. The site has a rich variety of insects and wild flowers. On a bright summer's day the meadow shimmers with small copper and common blue butterflies, flitting between the many wildflowers including oxeye daisy, bird's-foot-trefoil, pepper saxifrage and field scabious. Listen out for yellowhammer in the breeding season.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
3.00
Short Description: 
A flower-rich hay meadow
Smartphone Description: 
A flower-rich hay meadow within easy access of Bishop's Waltham. The site has a rich variety of insects and wild flowers.
Location
Address: 
Hoe Road, Bishop's Waltham.
Town: 
Bishop's Waltham
County: 
Hampshire
Postcode: 
SO32 1DS (to Hoe Road)
Grid ref: 
SU 563 173
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 info: 
Please do not walk on the hay prior to hay cutting. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Please do not walk on the hay prior to hay cutting.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01489 774400
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Hoe Road Memorial Meadow
Species: 
Yellowhammer
Redwing
Fieldfare
Small Copper
Common Blue
Bird's-foot-trefoil
Oxeye Daisy
Pepper Saxifrage
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Testwood Lakes

Testwood Lakes comprises a series of 3 lakes surrounded by grazed grasslands and meadows which are cut for hay each year to encourage wild flowers and invertebrates, wet woodland dominated by alder, hedgerows full of native species including hazel and hawthorn and a number of wildlife ponds.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
55.00
Short Description: 
Lakes surrounded by grassland and trees, and an education centre open to the public.
Smartphone Description: 
A nature reserve with flooded gravel pits and a study centre.
Location
Address: 
Off Brunel Road, Calmore Ind Est, Totton, SO40 3WX
Town: 
Hampshire
County: 
Please see 'Getting to Testwood Lakes'
Grid ref: 
SU 347 155
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
Vistor centre?
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times. Dogs allowed around two main lakes only. Please check signs for more information.
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
Baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs under effective control
Access info: 
For visitors using a wheelchair or mobility scooter to visit the reserve, there are radar locks on all the gates to allow wheelchair access. If you do not have a radar key, we have one at the Testwood Lakes Centre that you can use during your visit. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for hire. A suggested donation of £5 is kindly requested. Please contact the centre ahead of your visit to ensure its availability.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Car parks are open every day from 8am to 5pm in the summer and from 8am to 4pm during the winter. Please note, the gates to the nature reserve and car parks have a height barrier of 1.9m, which is usually closed. Please phone ahead of your visit on 02380 667929 and we may be able to open these for you.
Walking information: 
The site is largely flat but some slopes are present around the Testwood Lake and up to the Education Centre. There are surfaced paths all the way round.
Grazing animals: 
Cattle grazing April - December
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Clare Bishop
Reserve phone number: 
Education Centre 023 80 667929 Reserve Manager 023 80 424206
Reserve email address: 
TestwoodLakes@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Banded demoiselle
Emperor dragonfly
Migrant hawker
Red Campion
Marbled White
Great Crested Grebe
Little Egret
Wigeon
Siskin
Green Sandpiper
Common Sandpiper
Sand Martin
Tufted Duck
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
Blue Tit
Roe Deer
Oxeye Daisy
Bird's-foot-trefoil
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Swanwick Lakes

This nature reserve holds scenic lakes, woods and grassland, created by nature from abandoned clay workings. Woodland has grown up on spoil heaps and wildflowers abound in original and planted meadows. 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
36.00
Short Description: 
An old clay workings reclaimed by nature and now managed for wildlife and education
Smartphone Description: 
Swanwick is an almost entirely man-made landscape, managed for wildlife, visitors and education by the Wildlife Trust. There are deep flooded clay pits that support a wide variety of plants and animals. Woodland has grown up on spoil heaps and wildflowers abound in original and planted meadows
Location
Address: 
Off Sopwith Way, Swanwick Lane, SO31 7AY
Town: 
Hampshire
County: 
Please see 'Getting to Swanwick Lakes'
Grid ref: 
SU 507 099
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Café / Refreshments: 
No
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open access to majority of site; the Study/Education Centre is open for schools and organised groups but closed when not in use. Please note toilets are also closed when Study Centre is closed
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
Baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking in front of Study Centre
Walking information: 
There are a network of surfaced paths and 3 waymarked trails of varying lengths,informal unsurfaced paths to explore through the woods, round the lakes and over the hill, frequent benches and fantastic viewpoints. If you are planning a visit with a walking club or any other organised group, please contact us before hand.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01489 570240
Reserve email address: 
SwanwickLakes@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
Species: 
Great Crested Newt
Purple Emperor
Meadow Vetchling
Common Spotted orchid
Kingfisher
Buzzard
Marbled White
Great Crested Newt
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Little Grebe
Nuthatch
Gadwall
Goldfinch
Long-tailed Tit
Roe Deer
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Swanpond Copse

A small woodland consisting of Hazel coppice, Semi natural Ancient and secondary woodland with a small stream running through

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
4.00
Short Description: 
Small woodland with traditional hazel coppice. Good spring flower display, including some scarce species.
Smartphone Description: 
A small woodland consisting of Hazel coppice, Semi natural Ancient and secondary woodland with a small stream running through
Location
Address: 
One mile from Ryde
Town: 
Ryde
County: 
Isle of Wight
Grid ref: 
SZ 597 902
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: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Permit required, please contact the Trust. there is a public bridleway wich runs close to the wood but there is no right of way to the reserve. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Parking is limited to a layby on the Ashey road.
Walking information: 
there is a public bridleway wich runs close to the wood but there is no right of way to the reserve
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Jamie Marsh - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01983 760018
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Swanpond Copse
Species: 
Primrose
Wood Anemone
Bluebell
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

St Lawrence Undercliff

This reserve consists of ash and sycamore woodland on a land slip below acliff face. The woodland is warm sheltered and humid and supports plants such as Italian Lords and Ladies, as well as Bats, Red squirrels and Dormice.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
3.00
Short Description: 
Wooded coastal land slip and cliff face with rare plants
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve consists of ash and sycamore woodland on a land slip below acliff face. The woodland is warm sheltered and humid and supports plants such as Italian Lords and Ladies, as well as Bats, Red squirrels and Dormice.
Location
Address: 
St Lawrence 1 mile from Whitwell
Town: 
Whitwell
County: 
Isle of Wight
Grid ref: 
SZ 529 764
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 info: 
Permissive informal paths only. The cliff face is best viewed from above on High Hat, but please be careful near the unprotected edge of the cliff. There are no defined paths. Contact the Trust for disabled access
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Parking is on the undercliff drive which is not recommended.
Walking information: 
The cliff face is best viewed from above on High Hat, but please be careful near the unprotected edge of the cliff. The reserve is open access but there are no defined paths
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Jamie Marsh - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife trust
Reserve phone number: 
01983 760018
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
St Lawrence Undercliff
Species: 
Sycamore
Ash
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

St Lawrence Bank

This Field with a south facing bank is home to Field Cow-wheat, locally known as 'poverty weed', which was once so common men were employed to pull it out and burn it to prevent its seeds tainting the crop. It is now only found at a few sites in the country

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
2.50
Short Description: 
An arable field with scarce plant species growing in one corner
Smartphone Description: 
This Field with a south facing bank is home to Field Cow-wheat, locally known as 'poverty weed', which was once so common men were employed to pull it out and burn it to prevent its seeds tainting the crop. It is now only found at a few sites in the country
Location
Address: 
1 mile from Whitwell
Town: 
Whitwell
County: 
Isle of Wight
Grid ref: 
SZ 535 768
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: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Permit required, please contact the Trust. The field and bank are skirted by the route of the coastal path. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Parking is very limited, one car in the entrance to the field
Walking information: 
The field and bank are skirted be the route of the coastal path
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Jamie Marsh - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01983 760018
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
St Lawrence Bank
Species: 
Linnet
Yellowhammer
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

St Catherine's Hill

A 58 hectare flower-rich chalk grassland with an abundance of wild flowers and butterflies. This is a great place to enjoy wildlife, ancient monuments and the most spectacular views over Winchester, the Itchen Valley and the surrounding countryside.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
58.00
Short Description: 
Flower-rich chalk grassland cloaks this hill which is of great conservation and archaeological importance
Smartphone Description: 
St. Catherine's Hill has attracted people for thousands of years as a landmark hill with good defences. It is still popular today, with visitors coming to enjoy the abundance wildlife, ancient monuments and spectacular views. The grassland hosts a range of scarce butterfly species, being abundant in wildflowers. The Dongas can be seen here, ancient track ways worn away in medieval times by animals and carts. There are signs of occupation over thousands of years on St. Catherine's Hill, with Bronze Age Pits, Iron Age Ramparts and Saxon boundaries
Location
Address: 
1 mile from Winchester
Town: 
Hampshire
County: 
Please see 'Getting to St. Catherine's Hill'
Grid ref: 
SU 484 276
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 info: 
Paths are unsurfaced and uneven in places. There are steps up the hill on the northern and southern sides. Contact the Trust for disabled access
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Car park on Garnier Road
Walking information: 
The hill stands 70m above the river valley with 100+ steps on the north and south sides. There is a flatter route via the surfaced footpath parallel to the Itchen Navigation, then along the unsurfaced bridleway along Plague Pit valley. There are worn grass paths that criss-cross the hill, valley and ridge. Beware of rabbit holes if venturing off the paths. There is a kissing gate at the car park entrance, and gates at the other entrances.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Mike Allen
Reserve phone number: 
07831 692963
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
St Catherine's Hill
Species: 
Hazel
Cowslip
Spindle
Brown Argus
Fragrant Orchid
Redwing
Fieldfare
Chalkhill blue
Large Blue
Adonis blue
Skylark
Yellowhammer
Grass Snake
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Southmoor

Flower rich grassland with very good numbers of southern marsh orchid and ragged robin plants. A high tide roost and area for breeding birds such as skylark, blackcap and whitethroat.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
10.00
Short Description: 
A coastal grassland reserve providing grazing for wintering wildfowl.
Smartphone Description: 
Flower rich grassland with very good numbers of southern marsh orchid and ragged robin plants. A high tide roost and area for breeding birds such as skylark, blackcap and whitethroat.
Location
Address: 
Southmoor Lane, Havant.
Town: 
Havant
County: 
Hampshire
Grid ref: 
SU 710 051
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 info: 
Please keep to paths to avoid disturbance to sensitive wildlife. Wellingtons or sturdy boots may be needed if conditions are wet. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Southmoor Lane (restricted to 3 hours)
Walking information: 
Please keep to paths to avoid disturbance to sensitive wildlife.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01489 774400
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Southmoor
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Shutts Copse

This small coppiced woodland was clear felled shortly after the Second World War, which explains why there is a lack of large 'standard' trees. However, this wood still displays a diverse woodland flora, with species such as wood anemone, primrose and solomon's-seal. There are woodland birds, including tawny owl, great spotted woodpecker and coal tit.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
5.00
Short Description: 
A broadleaved woodland with ancient Hazel coppice
Smartphone Description: 
This small coppiced woodland was clear felled shortly after the Second World War, which explains why there is a lack of large 'standard' trees. However, this wood still displays a diverse woodland flora, with species such as wood anemone, primrose and solomon's-seal. There are woodland birds, including tawny owl, great spotted woodpecker and coal tit.
Location
Address: 
1.5 miles from West Meon
Town: 
West Meon
County: 
Hampshire
Grid ref: 
SU 638 262
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 info: 
Please keep to the paths to avoid damaging the plants. The paths are not surfaced and can be uneven and narrow in places. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park on track verge opposite site entrance
Walking information: 
Please keep to the paths to avoid damaging the plants. The paths are not surfaced and can be uneven and narrow in places
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01489 774400
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Shutts Copse
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by hampshire
2011-05-04 11:34

Roydon Woods

Roydon Woods contain many different habitats, each with their own character and wildlife.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.hiwwt.org.uk
Size: 
381.00
Short Description: 
Roydon Woods is a large patchwork of ancient woodland, pastures, ponds, heaths and the Lymington River; a fantastic place to explore
Smartphone Description: 
Roydon Woods contain many different habitats, each with their own character and wildlife. Deer can be seen or heard in the woodland, which is alive with bird song. Tawny owls live here, as well as nightjars. In autumn, with the changing leaves fungi suddenly appear on the woodland flora. One of the largest populations of small pearl bordered fritillary is found on this site
Location
Address: 
1 mile south east from Brockenhurst
Town: 
Hampshire
County: 
Please see 'Getting to Roydon Woods'
Grid ref: 
SU 315 009
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 info: 
A wide variety of underfoot conditions may be encountered. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Various parking: park on Church Lane or there are two locations on Sandy Down. Parking also available at the Filly Inn, Church Lane
Walking information: 
The smaller paths here are unsurfaced and can be muddy in wet weather. A wide variety of underfoot conditions may be encountered
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01489 774 400
Reserve email address: 
feedback@hiwwt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Roydon Woods
Species: 
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
Weasel
Otter
Fallow Deer
Roe Deer
Muntjac Deer
Badger
Bank Vole
Hedgehog
Mole
Stoat
Nuthatch
Skylark
Gatekeeper
Silver-studded blue
Black-tailed skimmer
Emperor dragonfly
Red Admiral
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve