Reserves and speciesRomers Wood

Romers Wood

Posted by herefordshire
2011-06-22 10:31

This reserve is a fine example of ancient woodland that runs in a steep-sided dingle. The western edge of the wood is also bounded by a steep dingle, and along the northern boundary there is a well-defined woodland bank - a strong indicator of an ancient woodland site. The wood is rich in other wildlife. A survey carried out in 1980 revealed 25 species of mollusc, with several uncommon species restricted to ancient woodlands. The most spectacular insect has to be the hornet. Among the bird species, pied flycatchers are present. Both marsh and willow tits breed here.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Size: 
12.50
Short Description: 
A fine example of ancient woodland that runs in a steep-sided dingle
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve is a fine example of ancient woodland that runs in a steep-sided dingle. The western edge of the wood is also bounded by a steep dingle, and along the northern boundary there is a well-defined woodland bank - a strong indicator of an ancient woodland site. The wood is rich in other wildlife. A survey carried out in 1980 revealed 25 species of mollusc, with several uncommon species restricted to ancient woodlands. The most spectacular insect has to be the hornet. Among the bird species, pied flycatchers are present. Both marsh and willow tits breed here
Location
Address: 
Romers Wood
Town: 
Kyre Green
County: 
Herefordshire
Grid ref: 
SO 602 629
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: 
No
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Parking is on the grass verge next to the Memorial Hall (See Motlins Hole)
Walking information: 
There are clearly-marked rides which will take you to most parts of the wood. In winter or after wet weather, these rides may be muddy and slippery and boots are advised at such times. You may encounter Hornets during summer. Although large and dangerous-looking, these insects have a generally quiet disposition and do not normally attack humans.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01432 356872
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.herefordshirewt.org/reserves/romers.htm
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve