About the reserve

The pasture is made up of a mosaic of wet heath, mire, and marshy grassland dominated by Purple Moor Grass. Much of the grassland has plenty of Tormentil, together with species such as Sheep’s Fescue, Mat Grass and Heath Rush, and supports a strong, large population of Petty Whin. The wet heath is identified by the presence of Cross-leaved Heath and Heather.

Occasional areas where the soil is slightly less acidic are distinguished by the presence of Meadow Thistle. Royal Fern has been found in two areas associated with the ditches on the site.

This open habitat supports breeding Meadow Pipit, and Skylark, and a variety of invertebrates including butterflies; hopefully the Marsh Fritillary in future, and dragonflies such as the Common Darter.