Jon Hawkins/Surrey Hills Photography
Brook Meadow
Location
OS Map Reference
SP 180 742
Know before you go
Parking information
Park on Bakers LaneGrazing animals
CattleWalking trails
There are no defined paths and it is prone to waterlogging so please stick to the boundary!
Access
Relatively flat but no defined paths and prone to waterlogging.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all times to members onlyBest time to visit
SummerAbout the reserve
We have looked after this traditional hay meadow rich with wildlfowers since 1995. It is surrounded by hedgerows of mature trees and shrubs and Cuttle Brook lies on the west.
What's it like to visit?
This meadow is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its herb-rich flood meadow grassland. Obviously the winter flooding means its important to stick to the boundary when its wet.
What might you spot?
Look out for meadow foxtail and great burnet - these are now very scarce in Warwickshire. Visit the wetter northern end of the reserve to see the golden marsh-marigolds, wild angelica and even the rare meadow thistle. Sixteen different species of grass have been counted here including crested dog’s-tail, sweet vernal grass and yellow oat-grass. Wildflowers peak through these grasses including devil’s-bit scabious and meadow vetchling. The meadow’s edge is made up of oak, ash and field maple with Scots pine towering over hazel, wild plum and blackthorn. This offers useful cover for many creatures, including brown hare during the winter months.