About the reserve

Next to the busy commuter line between Long Eaton and Nottingham, this small wetland reserve is overlooked by hundreds of commuters every day. Yet the railway embankment itself is included within the reserve's boundaries, and this small area provides a safe haven for many unusual plants. The areas of fen support a range of plant species; among them are greater pond sedge, greater yellowcress, reedmace and soft rush. In mid-summer gipsywort can be found, alongside fine-leaved water dropwort, another rare species for the county. The wetland is very important for invertebrates including hoverflies, while the boundary holds many mature trees including old pollard willows, which provide refuge for a range of birds