Parish Field

Remnant of what was originally an extensive area of wet common meadow

Location

Parish Field Nature Reserve
Walford
Herefordshire
HR9 7TQ

OS Map Reference

SO 587 216
A static map of Parish Field

Know before you go

Size
1 hectare
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Parking information

Park in the lay-by outside Walford Primary School or as indicated

Walking trails

Access to this reserve is RESTRICTED and permission to visit should be obtained from the Trust office.  The central part of the reserve remains wet all year and boots are advisable. Visitors are asked to take care not to trample the sensitive fen vegetation.

Access

There are no surfaced paths at the reserve and no wheelchair access.

Dogs

No dogs permitted

When to visit

Opening times

Access to this reserve is restricted.

Best time to visit

Spring and Summer

About the reserve

Parish Field is a remnant of what was originally an extensive area of wet common meadow between Old Hill Court and Coughton. The meadow supports many plants typical of peaty grassland and the site is attractive to a number of butterfly and dragonfly/damselfly species.

The willow scrub provides cover and nesting sites for three species of warbler, as well as a good selection of common resident birds. Although small and previously neglected, the site has responded well to restoration and has recovered much of it original flora.  

Contact us

Pete Johnson
Parish Field site map

Parish Field site map

Wildflower meadow of yellow and white flowers with tall hedgerow in background and hills beyond

Davies Meadow Nature Reserve (Paul Lloyd)

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