Reserves and speciesThe Sturts South

The Sturts South

Posted by herefordshire
2011-06-22 10:31

This reserve lies in the flood plain of the River Wye at the western edge of a low-lying basin known as Letton Lakes. This entire area is flooded every winter when the water levels rise in a nearby river, enriching the grassland soils. The reserve comprises a complex mosaic of grassland and wetland communities. Meadow-sweet, lesser-pond rush and pepper saxifrage can be seen at various areas throughout. There is a wide variety of birds species here throughout the year.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Size: 
16.10
Short Description: 
Lying in the floodplain of the River Wye with an array of botanical and bird species
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve lies in the flood plain of the River Wye at the western edge of a low-lying basin known as Letton Lakes. This entire area is flooded every winter when the water levels rise in a narby river, enriching the grassland soils. The reserve comprises a complex mosaic of grassland and wetland communities. Meadow-sweet, lesser-pond rush and pepper saxifrage can be seen at various areas throughout. There is a wide variety of birds species here throughout the year
Location
Address: 
The Sturts South
Town: 
Eardisley
County: 
Herefordshire
Grid ref: 
SO 336 475
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 very limited - one car in front of the gate
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: 
Livestock are often grazed on the reserve following the hay cut
Contact details
Reserve phone number: 
01432 356872
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.herefordshirewt.org/reserves/sturts_south.htm
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve