Talbot Heath

Site description

Talbot Heath nature reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area, and Special Area of Conservation with Ramsar designation. This site is part of the Bourne Valley, and is home to a lot of specialised wildlife.

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Types of habitat

Mostly lowland heathland with patches of mixed deciduous woodland.

What to see

• sand lizards
  
• adders
  
• ground-nesting birds
  
• silver-studded blue butterflies
  
• stonechats
  
• diverse range of insects and spiders
  
• a bronze age barrow

Parking

There is limited parking on roads near this reserve.

Dogs

Your dog must be on a short lead during bird breeding, 1 March to 31 July, or when livestock are near. Remember to keep dogs under close control and to pick up after them.