The location of this Geo, is found at the end of a a beautiful walk around the lakes and multiple picture oppitunities along with some beautiful wildlife to be seen, The "Robins Nest" Name came from the surrounding bird watching that can be done while doing this walk. It is perfect for kids and even your canine companion on a walk. The Geo has been made with Kids in mind so they can be educated along the way and see the beautiful surroundings. Look out for the Robin he guards the geo.
As this is a nature reserve please note that paths may be muddy, please keep to the paths and do not destroy any of the surroundings.
PLEASE NOTE:
Study Centre car park is now open and closes at dusk each day. This is the only parking area for the reserve. If full, please do not park on surrounding roads. The Study Centre remains closed so there is no access to toilets or hand washing facilities.
All usual restrictions apply - no swimming, no dogs in lakes, no fires/BBQs, no fishing without permit, bicycles & horses only permitted on Public Bridleway.
About the reserve
Swanwick Lakes, once a clay pit for a local brick works, is now a beautiful oasis for nature in an otherwise urban area. A mixture of woodland, lakes and meadows attracts a large array of species.
The majority of the site is woodland, and during the spring it comes alive with bird song and woodpecker drumming as a multiplicity of birds settle down to nest. Rare species such as marsh tits also thrive at this reserve.
Come summer the meadows are in full bloom; they hum and buzz with thousands of insects. North East Meadow is adorned with orchids and knapweed, as well as marbled white, meadow brown and gatekeeper butterflies. In the woodlands elusive white admiral, purple emperor and silver-washed fritillary butterflies flit between the trees.
The lakes and ponds around the site are prime locations for dragonflies and damselflies, including unusual species such as the downy emerald.