© Mike Vickers
© Tom Marshall
Erewash Meadows
This reserve falls across the county boundary with the larger part being in Derbyshire
Location
Stony Lane
Erewash
Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire
NG16 5AL
Know before you go
Size
10 hectares
Entry fee
Free accessParking information
There is no parking but cars can be parked carefully at the side of the road without obstructing the farmer’s access.Grazing animals
Yes - CattleAccess
Much of the area is inaccessible but a footpath allows good views over the reserve and all the habitat types.
The best viewing of the Meadows complex is from Stoney Lane between Brinsley and Langley Mill. Contact the Trust for more information.
Dogs
On a lead
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
The River Erewash flows through the reserve and at its downstream end forms a delta before flowing under Stoney Lane and the A610 Eastwood bypass. There are resident species such as water rail, reed bunting and lapwing. Rarities in recent years include red-footed falcom and spoonbill and almost anything can turn up. Various butterflies occur, including common blue and meadow brown.
Species
Habitat
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Environmental designation
Local Wildlife Site (LWS)