The Sturts North | Reserves and species

Far House Plock, The Sturts North

Lying in the River Wye flood-plain, the seven fields that make up Sturts North are subject to regular winter flooding. The grassland communities in Wet Meadow and Sheep Colt Meadow are particularly noteworthy, with damp hollows and drier ridges forming a mosaic, each with their own micro-habitat and species. Mire and swamp communities occur in the most low-lying sections of Lane Meadow, Far Pole Moor, Long Meadow and Wet Meadow.

Reserve details

Trust:

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

Size:

20.50

Short Description:

Seven differing fields lying in the River Wye flood plain

Smartphone Description:

Lying in the River Wye foold-plain, the seven fields that make up Sturts North are subject to regular winter flooding. The grassland communities in Wet Meadow and Sheep Colt Meadow are particularly noteworthy, with damp hollows and drier ridges forming a mosaic, each with their own micro-habitat and species. Mire and swamp communities occur in the most low-lying sections of Lane Meadow, Far Pole Moor, Long Meadow and Wet Meadow

Location

Address:

The Sturts North

Town:

Eardisley

County:

Herefordshire

Grid ref:

SO 338 482

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:

Parking:

Yes

Parking info:

There is a small car park at the northern end of the reserve

Walking information:

Please avoid trampling the vegetation in the wet areas, and use the bridges to cross streams and ditches. Conditions underfoot can be wet even in summer so boots are advised.

Grazing animals?:

Grazing animals:

Livestock are usually present between May and November

Contact details

Reserve phone number:

01432 356872

Reserve email address:

enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk

Reserver deep link:

http://www.herefordshirewt.org/reserves/sturts_north.htm

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Admission

Admission fee?:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve