Wintery Scenes

Sunday, December 18th 2022

A light layer of snow coated the reserve yesterday morning.

Up on the moorland Spigot Mere was frozen.

Overnight the temperatures remained well below freezing and this is a view of part of the wetland today.

The main lake was also covered in ice.

The reserve will be open during the Christmas period from 9am - dusk mid-week and from 10am - dusk on weekends and Bank Holidays. It will be closed only on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Please note there is currently restricted access on the Red Route due to bridge repairs and the tower hides are temporarily closed. Alternative trails are shown on a map outside the Field Centre. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Monday 20th May 2024 |

The reserve is temporarily closed to the public except for organised events or groups. This is due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate. Entry and exit must be coordinated and at set times due to these faults.

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September Wildlife Wander

Monday 16th September 2024 | 2pm-4pm

Join reserve staff for a guided walk around Foxglove Covert as the reserve transitions from summer to autumn. Spot late flying dragonflies, early emerging fungi, the last of the blooming wildflowers, and more!

2pm-4pm.

Donation of £3 per person. Free for Friends of Foxglove. Booking essential.

Due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate, entry and exit will be coordinated and at set times. Booked attendees will be sent access arrangements via email prior to the event.

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