Ham Wall Nature Reserve (RSPB), MeareHam Wall, a newly created wetland of over 200 hectares, is one of three RSPB reserves in the Somerset Levels and Moors. It lies in the northern part of the floodplain about 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) west of Glastonbury, within an area known as the Avalon Marshes, where some 8 square kilometres (3 square miles) of mixed wetland habitat have been created from old peat diggings.
As one of the largest reedbed establishment sites in the country, Ham Wall is an excellent opportunity for the RSPB to create important habitats for many of our vulnerable wetland animals and plants. The reserve is now a rich patchwork of reedbeds, wet scrub and open water, along with peripheral grassland and woodland.
Wildlife populations include otters and water voles, and dragonflies and butterflies are abundant until late summer. The winter brings large numbers of ducks and geese, including hundreds of gadwalls, shovelers, teal and wigeon. Millions of starlings come in to roost in the reedbed at dusk. And listen for the booming call of a male bittern. Web Sitewww.rspb.org.uk Visit our website at www.rspb.org.uk/reserves for further information on Ham Wall, Greylake and West Sedgemoor nature reserves and local events. Pricing InformationEntry is free Opening Dates/TimesOpen all year.
Guided walks available at various times through the year. See RSPB website for details. Additional InformationFamilies | Families welcome. | Pets | Dogs are not permitted on the main reserve areas but can be taken on the public footpath and old railway line. Please keep them under control at all times. | Special Needs | There are two parking spaces for less able visitors along the old railway line, accessed by a RADAR key.
'Access for All' facilities, including nature trails, sound and hands-on displays, and Braille information boards make Ham Wall accessible to a wide range of visitors. | Other Facilities | A motorised buggy for use on the reserve can be collected from the Willows garden centre, Westhay. Please contact Street Shop mobility on 01458 440155. |
Contact DetailsHam Wall Nature Reserve
2 Ashcott Road
Meare
BA6 9ST Tel: 01458 860494 E-mail: ham.wall@rspb.org.uk How to Find UsFrom Glastonbury - take the B3151 to Wedmore. At the village of Meare turn left into Ashcott Road. The reserve entrance is one mile on the left, after the Railway Inn with Ashcott Corner car park over the bridge on the right had side. (N.B Entrance has a two metre height restriction). Please do not park on the road. (OS Landranger map 182) OS Grid Reference: ST 449 397 EventsNo details available - please check back
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