Vealand Farm. Photo, Simon Willliams
Vealand Farm
Location
OS Map Reference
SS 288 068
Know before you go
Entry fee
NoParking information
Park beside the interpretation panel on the hard-standing area by the main farm trackGrazing animals
YesWalking trails
Please do not disturb the livestock in the fields. The grasslands and areas around the gates may be very muddy after wet weather, circular walk can include the Bude Canal, allow 1 hour to explore.
Access
Wet, rough terrain. Access for wheelchair users and pushchairs is restricted beyond the initial path. Please do not disturb the livestock in the fields. The grasslands and areas around the gates may be very muddy after wet weather, circular walk can include the old Bude Canal.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to SeptemberAbout the reserve
This reserve lies on the Culm measures and is exceptionally diverse, due to the presence of a variety of semi-natural and manmade habitats, grassland, scrub and open water. Various species grow in the Culm areas, with species such as purple moor grass and heath spotted orchid. The reserve supports marbles white and marsh fritillary butterflies and the five new ponds attract an impressive range of species of dragonfly and damselfly
Habitat
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Vealand Farm. Photo, Simon Williams
Marbled white. Photo, Brian Knibbs
Vealand farm pond. Photo, Simon Williams
Heath-spotted orchid. Photo, David Kilbey
Vealand Farm. Photo, Simon Williams