Margaret Holland
Park Hoskyn (the Hayman Reserve)
Location
Know before you go
Grazing animals
NoWalking trails
On the reserve, the footpath is steep and uneven, so stout footwear is recommended. Visitors are asked not to stray from the paths because of mineshafts.
Access
Public footpaths around the reserve. Terrain can be difficult and visitors are asked to keep to the marked paths due to the risk of mineshafts.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to JulyAbout the reserve
A small reserve of mixed broad-leaved woodland in a steep-sided valley with a fast-flowing stream, there is a rich variety of habitats here including a marshy area, a small quarry and a disused mine shaft. Plants such as holly occur here, whose berries sustain a range of thrushes through the autumn and winter. Bird species include the treecreeper. There is also a pattern of small enclosures on the reserve that indicate post-medieval activity