Mansey Common
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Mansey Common
Location
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Entry fee
Access by permit onlyParking information
There is no parking but cars can be parked in Eakring village.Grazing animals
CattleAccess
Access by permit only. Mansey Common is only accessible from Eakring by the public footpath forming part of the Robin Hood Way. A public footpath leads to and around the reserve. Contact the Trust for more access information.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Access by permit onlyBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
This reserve is part of the large Redgate Woods and Mansey Common SSSI and supports species rich neutral grassland and ancient hawthorn scrub. The grassland is dominated by tufted hair grass, with Yorkshire fog and red fescue present. Colourful but scarce plants found here include great burnet, dyer's greenweed and knapweed.
Species
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Environmental designation
FOOTPATH CLOSURE NOTICE
Please note that Eakring Public Footpath No. 17 over the bridge is closed until further notice as the bridge is unsafe and will need replacing. This stretch of footpath is on the Robin Hood Way, those wanting to visit Mansey Common should use an alternative route. Access is available via public write of way from the Maplebeck Viewpoint car park.