Kelloe Field
One of the few remnants of species rich magnesian limestone grasslands.
Location
Kelloe Field Nature Reserve
Kelloe
DH6 4NN
OS Map Reference
305: NZ 343 364
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Size
2 hectares
Access
Terrain
Difficult due to steep slopes and boggy conditions.
Access & Parking
There is no public access to this site due to its difficult terrain and sensitive habitats. There is parking for several cars in a small car park adjacent to Church Kelloe.
Dogs
No dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
All yearBest time to visit
Spring and summerAbout the reserve
One of the few remnants of species rich magnesian limestone grasslands.
Kelloe field is a small magnesian limestone grassland on a south facing slope with typical wildflowers including lady’s bedstraw, fairy flax, restharrow, salad burnet as well as quaking and crested hair grass grass. There is also an area of limestone fen in the low lying areas to the south which is dominated by rushes and sedges with meadowsweet and figwort.
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