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A riverside reserve used for walking and fishing.
The site consists of two grassland fields along the River Stour. It is regularly flooded in the winter. The meadows provide an ideal location for fishing along the river with the local angling club.
| Nearest Town | Sturminster Newton |
|---|---|
| Look out for | Snipe, Reed Warblers and Kingfishers. Ragged Robin and Cuckoo Flower. Orange Tip butterflies and Otters |
| Habitats | Riverside grassland |
| Nearest bus stop | Sturminster Newton |
| Nearest train station | Gillingham (9 miles) |
| Grid reference | ST 786 135 |
| Postcode | DT10 2BS |
| what3words | export.states.golf |
| Size | 6.3 hectares |
| Parking | Up to six cars |
| Accessibility | Not accessible to wheelchair users |
| Owner | Sturminster Newton Town Council |
| Managed by | Dorset Council (Area Greenspace Management Team - North) |
| How to get there | Between the A357 and the River Stour, beside the Town Bridge at Sturminster Newton. A small car park can be found opposite the Bull Inn and the road. |
Senior Countryside Ranger - North Dorset
Name: Graham StanleyEmail: graham.stanley@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01258 456970
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