Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve

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Overview

Lullington Heath NNR is one of the largest areas of lowland chalk grassland and lowland chalk heath in Britain. The fine, slightly acid soil has allowed the development of an intimately mixed chalk and heath plant community. Acid-loving heathers and tormentil grow among plants such as thyme, salad burnet and dropwort, vipers’ bugloss and early purple orchids, which have adapted to suit the chalky soil. During the summer, speckled wood, skippers, blues, small coppers, browns and marbled white and other butterflies can be seen. The chalk heathland which covers just under a third of the reserve turns a glorious pink in August with the flowers of common and bell heather. The heath is surrounded by clumps of gorse, whose bright yellow flowers smell of coconut. Over 250 types of plant have been recorded here, and more than 98 species of bird have been seen, no less than 50 of which nest on the reserve.

Location

Litlington

About the area

East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.

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Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve

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Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve

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Overview

Lullington Heath NNR is one of the largest areas of lowland chalk grassland and lowland chalk heath in Britain. The fine, slightly acid soil has allowed the development of an intimately mixed chalk and heath plant community. Acid-loving heathers and tormentil grow among plants such as thyme, salad burnet and dropwort, vipers’ bugloss and early purple orchids, which have adapted to suit the chalky soil. During the summer, speckled wood, skippers, blues, small coppers, browns and marbled white and other butterflies can be seen. The chalk heathland which covers just under a third of the reserve turns a glorious pink in August with the flowers of common and bell heather. The heath is surrounded by clumps of gorse, whose bright yellow flowers smell of coconut. Over 250 types of plant have been recorded here, and more than 98 species of bird have been seen, no less than 50 of which nest on the reserve.

Location

Litlington

About the area

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East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.

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