Little Waltham Meadows

Little Waltham Meadows is an 8.9 hectare nature reserve south of Little Waltham in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.[1]

Little Waltham Meadows
TypeNature reserve
LocationLittle Waltham, Essex
OS gridTL 713 119
Area8.9 hectares
Managed byEssex Wildlife Trust

The site is wet and dry meadows on the bank of the River Chelmer, which are grazed to restore them to their previous state. There are grassland plants such as saxifrage, bee orchids and yellow oat-grass. Tawny owls and sparrowhawks hunt in the meadows and ancient hedgerows.[1]

There is access from Back Lane.[1]

References

  1. "Little Waltham Meadows". Essex Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 4 November 2016.

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