Reserves and speciesCleaver Heath

Cleaver Heath

Posted by cheshire
2011-05-03 14:14

With stunning views sweeping across the Dee estuary, Cleaver Heath is an important heathland on the Wirral and the perfect reserve for an evening stroll at sunset. A carpet of purple shades of heather and bright yellow gorse in summer is bissected by a footpath running lengthways through the reserve. To the east of the path the ground is dominated by mature heather, with sphagnum mosses also present. A recent heath fire has created a large area of bare ground to the west of the reserve, and the vibrant green shoots of new growth are already bursting through the charred earth. The surrounding woodland is dominated by birch and oak, along with rowan and holly.  Common lizards enjoy basking on the sandy paths, whilst butterflies and a range of birds can be discovered in the surrounding woodlands.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
3.00
Short Description: 
A heathland with views out across the Dee estuary towards North Wales, great for reptiles and butterflies
Smartphone Description: 
Cleaver Heath is dominated by heather & wavy hair-grass. It has a diverse population of insects, birds as well as common lizards.
Location
Address: 
Oldfield Road, Heswall, Wirral
Town: 
Heswall
County: 
Cheshire
Postcode: 
CH60 6SG
Grid ref: 
SJ 256 826
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: 
Access is limited, but may be possible for those with suitable mobilty equipment
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Park on Oldfield Road
Walking information: 
Footpaths run throughout the reserve
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01948 820728
Photos
Photo: 
Cleaver Heath - Andrew Walmsley
Species: 
Common Lizard
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve