Tickenham Hill has commanding views
across Nailsea Moor to the coast and across the Gordano
Valley.
What
to look out for
The woodland is full of bluebell and dogs mercury
during the spring, and early purple orchid and moschatel
(town-hall clock) are also found. The grassland areas
are rich in limestone flowers including Autumn lady's
tresses, Autumn gentian and salad-burnet.
Silver-washed fritillary, brown argus, dingy and grizzled
skipper butterflies have been recorded. The reserve
is designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest.
Further information
The reserve was partly gifted to the
trust by the daughters of the Auther and Bullard families
and partly purchased with support from YANSEC and Mr.
A. Carey.
Access
Access to the reserve is on foot only
and is restricted to periods when livestock are not grazing.
During open periods a permissive path leads along the
bottom of the lower meadow and through the southern woodland.
