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Bedelands Nature Reserve

West Sussex  >  United Kingdom

Arable farmland and woodland reserve of 33 hectares.

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Most recent update 6 február 2022
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Description

Bedelands Nature Reserve consists of ancient meadows, woodland, hedgerows and ponds. There are 7 meadows set in ancient woodlands, with a great profusion of wildlife, including the protected Hazel Dormouse. The River Adur and a large Mill Pond run along the northern boundary, with the London – Brighton railway along the eastern side. There are a few smaller ponds. The area has a diverse array of bird species like Nagy fakopáncs, Kis fakopáncs, Zöld küllo, Erdei fülesbagoly, Karvaly, Léprigó, Holló, vörös vércse and Hegyi fakusz. Also see the birdlist below.

Details

Access

Bedelands Farm Local Nature Reserve is situated on the northern edge of Burgess Hill and access to it is from the playing fields next to Burgess Hill Town Football Club, off Maple Drive, and from Coopers Close. Other entry points are from a footpath near Valebridge Close and from beneath the viaduct in Valebridge Road. It is signposted from Maple Drive and Valebridge Road. Car park at Burgess Hill Football Ground. Best explore on foot. Bicycles not permitted.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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