Langford Lowfields

Published in Locations by Richard Goodwin (rich) on Monday, 26th April 2010 4:03pm

The RSPB are working with Tarmac to restore a sand and gravel quarry on the River Trent into the biggest reedbed in the East Midlands.  Access is currently limited on this active work site, but there is a public footpath that follows the entire perimeter of the site with views of the changing landscape.

Please note the only public access to the main part of site is by appointment, via a guided walk or volunteering, although a public footpath runs around the perimeter.

Location
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Road: leave the M1 at junction 21A, then merge onto the A46 (signposted Leicester, Newark). Stay on A46 for approx. 40 miles, pass around Newark and follow signs to Lincoln until you see a roundabout with first exit directing you onto the A1133 (signposted Collingham). After approximately 2 miles, turn left into the Tarmac ‘works access’ road, signposted Langford Quarry.

Bus: Newark to Collingham - ask the driver to stop near the public footpath
Train: the nearest station is Collingham
Cycle route: Route 64 runs along reserve boundary and site entrance

What to see
30 hectares of reedbed and a 3 hectares of mature woodland. Species highlights include wintering bittern, five species of owl, badgers, avocets, marsh harriers, hobby, cuckoo and sand martins.

Contact
Telephone: 01636 893611

Website
Langford Lowfields