Reserves and speciesGrimley Brick Pits

Grimley Brick Pits

Posted by worcestershire
2011-05-04 11:59

This important wetland area comprises of three old gravel extraction pits.  The open water attracts wildfowl and Worcestershire’s largest heronry is found here. 
Deadwood in the surrounding carr woodland supports a rich variety of invertebrates and birds.
The reserve is held on a long lease.
Please note that access is very limited and the reserve should be viewed from the riverside public footpath.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk
Size: 
16.50
Short Description: 
An important wetland site with many uncommon plants and animals
Smartphone Description: 
Grimley Brick Pits are an important wetland site They are home to many uncommon plants, animals & invertebrates. The northern pit contains Worcestershire's largest heronry.
Location
Address: 
Grimley
Town: 
Worcester
County: 
Worcestershire
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Access is limited to the public footpath
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Due to marshy nature, access limited and views best made from public footpath that adjacent to the river.
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
Due to marshy nature, access limited and views best made from public footpath that adjacent to the river
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Dominique Cragg
Reserve phone number: 
01905 754919
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Grimley Brick Pits
Species: 
Grey Heron
Azure damselfly
Frogbit
Alder
Lesser spotted woodpecker
Water Crowfoot
Willow Tit
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve