Luke Massey/2020VISION
Five Acres Reserve
A small nature reserve by the Head Offices.
Location
Five Acres Reserve
Truro
Cornwall
Truro
Cornwall
Truro
Cornwall
OS Map Reference
SW793485
Know before you go
Size
6 hectares
Parking information
Parking just inside the entrance or alternatively in the triangle between B3284 and entrance to the reserveGrazing animals
NoWalking trails
All paths suitable for wheelchair access
Access
Public footpaths around the reserve which are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Dogs
No dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
Apr to JulAbout the reserve
This reserve is by the Head Offices, with mixed woodland, BBC Groundforce wildlife garden, bog garden and ponds. Three species of shrews have been found here, including common, water and pygymy. Palmate newts have been found at the ponds here.