Stuart Fawkes

UK Wildlife Trusts

The gently-sloping, south-facing limestone grassland at Stuart Fawkes’ nature reserve is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The three fields support one of the UK’s largest populations of meadow clary, which flowers in June and July. This rare plant, also known as Salvia pratensis, is found on just 21 sites in the country. Other wildflowers found at Stuart Fawkes include common rock-rose, cowslip and white helleborine, along with bee, green-winged, early purple, common spotted, pyramidal and autumn lady’s tresses orchids. All these plants attract butterflies over the summer, including small blue, small heath and dingy skipper. Grazing cattle help to maintain the grassland of this reserve.

Managed by

UK Wildlife Trusts

Location

The nearest postcode is GL6 9HA