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Size: 3ha.
In a quiet corner of W. Dorset, this reserve is set on a hillside adjoining the village of Loders. A grazed meadow slopes down to woodland alongside the River Aske.
Wildlife interest:
- Typical woodland plant species such as opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage: black knapweed, common bird's-foot trefoil & ragged robin found in the grassland.
- Dormice have been found nesting in the hedgerows.
- Community orchard.
Best time to visit:
Spring & early summer. The reserve gets very wet & boggy in winter.
Access:
Very limited due to the sloping ground & wet conditions underfoot.
Location:
Map ref. SY 498944. Park at east end of the village of Loders, found on a minor road running parallel to and north of the A35, about 3 miles east of Bridport. The reserve is a short distance on the right up and along a narrow lane heading north, just past a small graveyard. |
