Little Waltham Meadows Explained

Little Waltham Meadows
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TL 713 119
Location:Little Waltham, Essex
Area:8.9 hectares
Manager:Essex Wildlife Trust

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

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

51.779°N 0.482°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Little Waltham Meadows . Essex Wildlife Trust . 4 November 2016.