Canon Tump Common
Location
OS Map Reference
SO 327 346
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Dawn to duskBest time to visit
April to AugustAbout the reserve
A roughly triangular shaped registered common in the foothills of the Black Mountains, this reserve consists mainly of grassland bounded on the north and south by woodland. Over 150 species of plants have been recorded here, among which cowslip, spotted orchid and cow-wheat are some of the most notable.
Species
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Directions
From B4348 at Vowchurch turn onto minor road running west towards Michaelchurch Escley, after 3 miles at the cross roads at the top of the hill at Crossways garage turn left, after 500 m/yards there is a wide verge at the western end of Cannon Tump Common, grid ref 327 346. Cannon Tump, Cethins and Little Marises can all be accessed from the bridleway running north east from the gate into the Cannon Tump reserve.
Canon Tump site map
Canon Tump Reserve (c) Lin Wyles
Canon Tump Reserve (c) Lin Wyles
Davies Meadow Nature Reserve (Paul Lloyd)
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