Wensum Local Nature Reserve
Wensum Local Nature Reserve or Wensum Valley is a
Location
- Sycamore Crescent Wood
Waterworks Road forms the site's southern boundary. A housing estate lies to the east with the Norwich waterworks on its western edge. The wood is bounded by the River Wensum to the north.
Description
The wood is located on a north facing slope adjoining the River Wensum.
Contained within the reserve is approximately 400 metres (1,300 ft) of tree-lined riverside frontage.Location
- Mile Cross Marsh
The marsh is bounded by two public footpaths: The Riverside Walk to the south and the
SSSI
adjoin the marsh on the west and mostly industrial land lie to the east.
Description
The marsh consists of an area of
purple loosestrife have been recorded.[5]
References
- ^ "Wensum Valley (Mile Cross Marsh and Sycamore Crescent)". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
- ^ Norwich green links-Sycamore Crescent footbridge Retrieved 16 June 2011
- ^ Norwich river bridges Retrieved 16 June 2011
- ^ Local nature reserves in Norwich Retrieved 10 June 2011
- ^ a b Wensum Valley Trust Retrieved 17 June 2011
- ^ Norfolk Dragons Retrieved 17 June 2011
- ^ New Zealand pigmy weed Retrieved 18 May 2012
External links
- "Map of Wensum Valley (Mile Cross Marsh and Sycamore Crescent)". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.