Big Pool Wood | Reserves and species

Reed bed surrounded by wet alder woodland
Dominated by common reed, this reserve is an important habitat for breeding reed warblers and wintering wildfowl. Surrounding the reed bed is wet woodland predominantly of alder containing several locally rare plants including giant bellflower. The site is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI which is also designated a Special Protection Area, a wetland of international importance supporting 120,000 waterfowl and waders in the winter.A circular path gives you a chance to explore this quiet little reserve

Reserve details

Trust:

North Wales Wildlife Trust

Trust Website:

http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk

Size:

4.05

Short Description:

Woodland and small reed-bed associated with wildflowers and birdlife

Smartphone Description:

Woodland and small reed-bed associated with wildflowers and birdlife, A circular path gives you a chance to explore this quiet little reserve

Location

Address:

Near Gronant on the Dee Estuary

Town:

Gronant

County:

Denbighshire

Postcode:

CH8 9NH

Grid ref:

SJ 102 841

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

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

Parking:

Yes

Parking info:

Park on roadside

Walking information:

Uneven path through woodland

Grazing animals:

Horses in adjacent riding school.

Contact details

Reserve manager:

North Wales Wildlife Trust

Reserve phone number:

01352 755472

Reserve email address:

nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org

Photos

Photo:

Species:

Reed Warbler

Otter

Admission

Admission fee?:

Admission amount:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve