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Long Meadow

A pasture with plants typical of lowland meadows

This permanent pasture contains many plants typical of old lowland meadows including cowslips, adder’s-tongue fern and green-winged orchids.  Marbled white butterflies breed here.

Access to this reserve is by permit only, available from the Trust’s offices.

Species and habitats

Habitats
Grassland
Species
Cowslip, Woolly Thistle, Adder's-tongue Fern, Bullfinch, Green-winged Orchid, Common Knapweed (or Black Knapweed), Lesser Stitchwort, Bulbous buttercup, Lady's Smock

Nearby nature reserves

Humpy Meadow
2 miles - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Sands Meadows
2 miles - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Stockwood Meadows
2 miles - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

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Reserve information

Location
4 miles west of Alcester
Alcester
Worcestershire
Best time to visit
May - Jun
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Opening Times
Access is by permit only
Size
5.50 hectares
Access
Permit required, please contact the Trust. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Dogs
Dogs must be on lead
Grazing animals
yes
Reserve manager
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01905 754919
enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org