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Felix Greer at Wilford Claypit Al Greer

Al Greer

Bee orchid Besthorpe (19) NottsWT cptRoy Vickers

© Roy Vickers

Emperor Dragonfly Notts WT cpt Bo Chetwyn

© Bo Chetwyn

Wilford Claypit Dipping platform NottsWT cpt John Black

Wilford Claypit  © John Black

Wilford Claypit

A SSSI site with an array of habitats help to support the interesting plant species such as bee orchid, yellow-wort and yellow rattle.

Location

Compton Acres
Wilford
Nottinghamshire
NG2 7NZ

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Know before you go

Size
4 hectares
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Entry fee

Free access
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Parking information

On nearby roads
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Walking trails

Footpaths allow easy access to the various habitats via stiles to enter and exit the site.

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Access

Entrances are via Compton Acres, West Bridgford (NG2 7NZ) and Landmere Lane (NG15 9AH).

Access to the reserve via stiles is open at all times.

Dogs

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When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to July

About the reserve

This disused claypit, has a variety of habitats including marshland, grassland and woodland. The marshland area has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Dry grassland areas support interesting plant species such as bee orchid, yellow-wort, yellow rattle, there is a healthy population of dragonflies and damselflies, including the impressive blue and green emperor dragonfly.

Species

Habitat

Contact us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 0115 958 8242
Contact email: info@nottswt.co.uk
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Wilford Claypit (https://youtu.be/QSQ5CmgrgLM)

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