Ramsey Heights
Abandoned clay pits now a haven for insects and a breeding site for the nationally protected great crested newt
Location
4 miles from Ramsey
Ramsey
Cambridgeshire
Ramsey
Cambridgeshire
OS Map Reference
TL 245 848
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Size
5 hectares
Entry fee
NoParking information
Grass car park at entranceGrazing animals
NoWalking trails
Most areas accessible via wide firm grassy paths. Short stretches of boardwalk
Access
Yes
Dogs
On a lead
Facilities
Visitor centre
Toilets
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
AnytimeAbout the reserve
These abandoned clay pits have developed into ponds and pools rich with aquatic plant and insect life. Species such as water stick-insect and several rare species occur here. Nationally protected great crested newts breed in the ponds and the picturesque seed heads of common reedmace line the edges of the ponds. The map below is for indication purposes only and does not show the Wildlife Trusts definitive land boundary.
The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre at Ramsey Heights is one of our key centres of activity. Find out more here.
Habitat
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Environmental designation
County Wildlife Site