Bishop's Field by Andy Harris
Bishop's Field
Location
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Dawn to duskBest time to visit
Apr-JunAbout the reserve
This small reserve, bought by the Bishop family in 1996 to protect it, provides a small haven of wetland habitat. It was once part of an extensive wetland and we hope it may eventually be possible to recreate wetlands in the land around it. The reserve is a must for committed naturalists as the high water table allows its peaty soils to support a host of wetland flora. Visit at the right time and you’ll see southern marsh orchid and greater tussock sedge, an uncommon plant in the midlands.
Accessibility and facilities
There is a single unmarked path approximately 100 metres long, taking around five minutes to walk. Access is via a stile at the entrance, and there is currently no waymarked nature trail. Please keep to the path at all times, as there are deep bogs beyond it. The path has a natural surface that is muddy throughout the year, leading to a drier but uneven embankment with brambles. Please be aware of deep mud, exposed tree roots, uneven ground, low-hanging branches and an incline onto the embankment. There is no parking at the reserve, although limited parking may be available in the nearby village. The entrance is marked by a Bishop's Field sign, but there are currently no interpretation panels or other visitor facilities on site.
