Ben Watkins
Chyverton
An excellent site to view ancient Cornish hedgerows; an excellent habitat in their own right
Location
About a mile east of Marazanvose
Truro
Know before you go
Size
4 hectares
Grazing animals
NoWalking trails
Track through woodland can be wet and muddy
Access
Public footpaths around the reserve. The terrain can be difficult and muddy.
Dogs
Dogs permitted
Facilities
Picnic area
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
This reserve consists of flower-rich meadows, ancient Cornish hedgerows and mixed woodland. Because the meadows have been largely unimproved for agricultural purposes, they provide a variety of habitats for a diverse range of wildlife. Dorset heath, a rare plant in the UK, can be seen here as well as the southern marsh orchid. Cornish hedges are stone-faced banks filled with earth and are an excellent wildlife habitat in their own right