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Ashford Hill National Nature Reserve

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Ashford Hill NNR consists of a series of low-lying meadows in the valley of a small stream. The meadows have been traditionally managed by grazing and hay-cutting with little, or no, use of fertilisers.Water violet and marsh stitchwort can be found in the permanently waterlogged areas of site, while drier sections support populations of Dyer's greenweed and large thyme. Anthills created by the yellow meadow ant can be seen in drier areas of the reserve. Thirty-two species of butterfly have been recorded at the site, including the purple emperor and five species of fritillary.

Partner: Natural England

Address: Ashford Hill, Hampshire

OS Grid ref: SU561620

Further information: The NNR is adjacent to the village of Ashford Hill on the B3051, mid-way between the towns of Kingsclere (on the A339) and Tadley (on the A340). The site is accessed via a footpath from the B3051. The reserve can be visited at any time of the year; however, it often floods so access can be difficult in wet weather

More Details available from: Hampshire team

Email: enquiries.southeast@naturalengland.org.uk

Tel: 0238 028 6410

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