The reserve is an important wetland site and one of the largest reed beds in southern England. Restored from old peat workings the site contains a rich mosaic of reed beds, wet scrub, open water, grassland and woodland. A wealth of wildlife is supported including marsh harrier, water vole, otter, a wide variety of butterflies and dragonflies and the secretive bittern whose unique ‘boom’ can often be heard across the reed beds.
In spring the site is alive with birdsong and in autumn kingfishers can be seen dashing up and down the ditches and waterways.
There is disabled access to the site by RADAR key although the caches are not really suited to wheelchair access due to the uneven terrain once you leave the main track through the reserve.
Although dogs on a lead are allowed along the main track of this reserve, they are not allowed in the area of this cache
You are looking for a 50ml sample tube containing a log book only so bring your own writing implement. Please replace the cache carefully as there are many inquisitive creatures about long after we have all gone home!