Jenny Smith
Soham Meadow
Location
OS Map Reference
TL 609 727
Know before you go
Entry fee
NoParking information
On A142, 3/4 of a mile north of roundabout junction with the A1123, park in layby on leftGrazing animals
YesWalking trails
Walk in on busy road verge; steep slope under bridge;rough ground in meadow
Access
Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
spring and summerAbout the reserve
Lying on the side of the Soham Lode, this traditional hay meadow is exceptionally rich in wildflowers. The grassy sward includes many meadow species including sweet vernal-grass and red fescue, with cowslip and milkwort in the drier areas.
Wetter areas support a mixture of grasses, sedges and rushes. Among these can be found marsh valerian, adder's-tongue fern, and pepper-saxifrage. Thick hedgerows border the meadow, providing valuable habitat for birds such as wintering flocks of redwing and fieldfare.
Additional information
- Scroll down to see the reserve boundary. Please note the boundary map is for indication purposes only and does not show the Wildlife Trusts definitive land boundary.
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