Pewit Carr Local Nature Reserve
A Local Nature Reserve (LNR) on the edge of Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Comprises a section of the Nutbrook Canal, a pond, carr woodland and a superb species rich meadow.
Comprises a section of the Nutbrook Canal, a pond, carr woodland and a superb species rich meadow.
Resulting from old mining subsidence, this area now contains a mosaic of wetland habitats including alder carr woodland, hawthorn scrub, reedbeds, old canal, flowering meadows and open water where Swans and wildfowl can be seen all year round.
It is an important refuge for a great many plant and animal species. In high summer there is a great variety of butterflies, dragonflies and other insects living in the grassland areas. These grasslands are being managed to maintain the variety of wildflowers and insects and to discourage encroaching scrub.
Pewit Carr is an important recreational site for local people. Visitors are welcome throughout the year.
Location
| Address | High Lane East, DE7 6HZ |
| Directions |
Pewit Carr LNR can be accessed directly from the Nutbrook Trail (National Cycle Route 67) and by a concessionary bridleway from High Lane East (Grid ref: SK450415).
Parking at Straws Bridge car park (Grid ref: SK452413) gives access to the Trail. |
| Map |
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| Grid Reference | SK 450 420 |
Facilities available
| Facilities |
Footpath Cycle trail Bridleway/Horseriding trail Wildlife area On-site information |
Contact details
| Telephone | Call Derbyshire 08 456 058 058 |
| countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk |
