Folly Farm nature reserve
Folly Farm is a stunning 250-acre nature reserve close to Bath and Bristol, owned and managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. More than 100 acres of the reserve is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the importance of its wildlife habitats and species, including its ancient woods, wildflowers, bats, butterflies and barn owls.
The Avon Trust recently opened a large visitor centre and there are a series of walks around the reserve.
Wildlife:
Birds - Buzzards, tawny & barn owls, nuthatch, marsh tit, green & greater spotted woodpeckers, woodcock, goldcrest and long-tailed tit.
Mammals - Badgers & foxes
Butterflies - Marsh fritillary, ringlet, small tortoiseshell, gatekeeper and marbled white
Location: By car, head south from Bristol on the A37 travel through Pensford. At the Chelwood roundabout turn right onto the A368 towards Bishop Sutton. After about 2 miles go past the turning to Chew Magna and take the next small turning on your left very shortly after, just before reaching Stowey.
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