Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve
The new nature reserve lies in the heart of Greensand Country’s Flit Valley, between Clophill and Chicksands, providing stunning lakes and wetlands alongside the nationally important Cainhoe Castle Scheduled Monument, with the Greensand Ridge forming the backdrop to the north.
In establishing the site as a Nature Reserve The Greensand Trust’s vision is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and rich heritage of this remarkable site, whilst providing sensitive, sustainable access and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of this landscape.
With much of the reserve being recognised as a County Wildlife Site, the Nature Reserve is managed to provide a mosaic of habitats supporting a wide range of species including otters, dragonflies and damselflies and wetland birds.
We ask visitors to help safeguard the site and its wildlife by following the paths and keeping dogs on a short lead at all times to help protect its tranquil landscape, wildlife rich habitats and prevent erosion of its historic and cultural heritage, the Cainhoe Castle Scheduled Monument.
Receive a warm welcome at the Riverside Visitor Centre with its Riverside Café (open 10am to 3pm daily) serving light snacks and barista coffee from local suppliers Wooden Hill. The Nature Reserve will open 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week.
All funds raised contribute towards the day-to-day running of the Nature Reserve which is run by The Greensand Trust, a local charity, on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of both visitors and wildlife.
