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Size: 10ha.
A stroll from DWT's HQ at Brooklands Farm, this reserve is on a steep north-facing slope of unimproved chalk grassland in the River Cerne valley. It supports a diverse range of flowers, birds & butterflies.
Wildlife interest:
- Yellowhammer & linnet in hedgerows & field margins.
- Barn owl, kestrel & buzzards prey on the numerous voles & shrews.
- Red clover, autumn gentian squinancywort & harebell grow on the easterly field.
- Common blue, green hairstreak, marbled white & orange tip among the butterflies found.
Best time to visit:
Summer for the flowers & butterflies.
Access:
Steeply sloping ground on most of the reserve.
Location:
Map ref. SY 671945. Two miles N. of Charminster on the W. side of the A352 Dorchester to Cerne Abbas road. Look for a small pull-off car parking area at the foot of the hill. |
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