Sylvia's Meadow

Spotted Orchid

Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

Sylvia's Meadow

One of the most important meadows for nature conservation in Cornwall

Location

Near St Ann's Chapel
Callington

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Know before you go

Size
5 hectares

Grazing animals

Yes

Access

There are no defined paths on the reserve. Please keep to the edges of fields.

Dogs

No dogs permitted

When to visit

Opening times

Sylvia’s Meadow is closed for the autumn and winter and will re-open, by prior arrangement, in April 2027.

Best time to visit

May to July

About the reserve

Unimproved herb-rich pasture that is a very rare sight in the Cornish countryside and thus is one of the most important meadows for nature conservation in Cornawall. The lesser butterfly orchid and the heath spoted orchid both make an appearance here. This area survived the plough during the Second World War as a military camp was sited here.

Contact us

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01872 273939