NATURE RESERVES
Upper Orchid Field - Location How to find the Orchid Field If entering Wenvoe from the north (off the A4050). By the Walston Castle Premier Inn, turn right and then immediately left and follow the narrow lane to the top. If entering Wenvoe from the south (off the A4050). After the church, turn left into Walston Road, follow to the far end. Parking is on the road; take care not to cause an obstruction for local residents. Follow the marked footpath through the old quarry to the Orchid Field. Want to know more? The Upper Orchid Field is a meadow owned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and managed by the Wenvoe Wildlife Group. If you would like more information or would like to help with conservation, contact us at the Wenvoe Wildlife Group. Interested in bringing a group to the field? We have hosted visits from younger age groups such as Beavers and Cubs and can help with school visits. Students and specialists should be able to find suitable topics for research. Species lists can be found on the main noticeboard on the field. There are no facilities on site but there are two pubs nearby, the Horse and Jockey at Twyn-yr-Odyn and the Walston Castle in Wenvoe. Wenvoe has a village shop and Post Office. |
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Upper Orchid Field ......................................... Location ......................................... Species Recorded ......................................... Insectopia ......................................... Molluscopolis ......................................... Management Plan ......................................... |