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Spalford Warren

A reserve of sand-blown heath, one of the rarest habitats in the county

Location

The reserve (Grid Ref. SK829678) lies to the east of the A1133 Newark-Gainsborough road, almost midway between the minor roads to Girton and Spalford.
Between Newark and Gainsborough
Nottinghamshire
NG23 7HZ

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Know before you go

Size
37 hectares
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Entry fee

Free access
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Grazing animals

Yes - cattle and sheep. The sheep are grazing during late Spring/Summer 2020. The path is closed during grazing but the rest of the reserve is open. Please adhere to the signs and keep dogs on leads.
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Access

Access to the reserve is open at all times, visitors are advised to keep to the marked tracks. Contact the Trust for more information.

Dogs

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When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to August

About the reserve

The main habitat on this reserve is sand-brown heath, one of the rarest habitats in the county. In addition, there is also some conifer plantation. Specialised sand-land plants include field mouse-ear and shepherd's cress. The fauna includes sand wasps and common lizards, and the bird community is diverse.

Species

Habitat

Contact us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 0115 958 8242
Contact email: info@nottswt.co.uk
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Environmental designation

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Spalford Warren (https://youtu.be/W-pyr_cwGQY)