The Flints National Nature Reserve
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Overview
The Flits NNR near Preston-on-Wye is an area of low-lying grassland, fen, scrub and woodland on peaty soil. The reserve’s name is thought to come from the Old English fliet, meaning ‘stream’. The reserve covers seven acres and is situated in the flood plain of the River Wye and crossed by one of the river’s tributaries. Wet-loving plants found at the reserve include bogbean, marsh valerian, great hairy willow-herb, spotted orchid, lesser water parsnip and globe-flower. The oak woodlands support populations of great and lesser-spotted woodpecker, pied flycatcher, redstart and buzzard, but the site is probably best known for its diverse invertebrate and insect communities. Many rare flies are found here, including species of soldier-fly, snail-killer fly and crane fly, together with numerous spiders and beetles. Some 200 butterfly and moth species have also been recorded.
About the area
Herefordshire is split in two by the River Wye which meanders through the county on its way to the Severn and the sea. Largely rural, with Hereford, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye the major towns and cities, its countryside and ancient villages are the county’s major asset.
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Monnington House
Monnington House is an Idyllic farmhouse situated on The Wye Valley Walk. It' 9 large bedrooms and 9 bathrooms make it perfect for celebrations and group gatherings. The dining area sea...
Lower House Barn
Situated between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, Lower House Barn is the perfect place for friends or families to stay in comfort and to explore not only the Wye Valley but also the Black Moun...
Lower House Barn
Situated between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye, Lower House Barn is the perfect place for friends or families to stay in comfort and to explore not only the Wye Valley but also the Black Moun...
Poston Mill Park
Poston Mill Park is west of Herefordshire under the foothills of the Black Mountain in the Golden Valley. Hard-standing pitches are available all year round, suitable for caravans, moto...
The Woodhouse
The Woodhouse brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘home shopping’ and gives you a true feel of what living in an oak frame house would be like. Staying at The Woodhouse is the ideal ...
The Woodhouse
The Woodhouse brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘home shopping’ and gives you a true feel of what living in an oak frame house would be like. Staying at The Woodhouse is the ideal ...
Brinsop Court
Ivy and Wood are two luxury cottages on the Brinsop Court Estate. Eighteenth-century, half-timbered Ivy, once the gamekeeper’s, stands on a hill looking towards the Black Mountains one ...
Heart of the Wye
The five peaceful yurts at Heart of the Wye have their own character and style and come with BBQ, fire pit, decking, seating, dining canopy, and a valley view. There’s also an on-site r...
