Sylvia's Meadow

Spotted Orchid

Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

Sylvia's Meadow

One of the most important meadows for nature conservation in Cornwall

Location

Near St Ann's Chapel
Callington
A static map of Sylvia's Meadow

Know before you go

Size
5 hectares
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Grazing animals

Yes
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Access

Staff at the Donkey park will guide you to the reserve once you arrive at the car park. Contact the Trust for disabled access information,

Dogs

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When to visit

Opening times

Easter until 30th September - open Thursday to Sunday from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
From October to Easter, please contact the Reserves Officer on 07970780185 to check opening times.

Best time to visit

May to July

About the reserve

Unimproved herb-rich pasture that is a very rare sight in the Cornish countryside and thus is one of the most important meadows for nature conservation in Cornawall. The lesser butterfly orchid and the heath spoted orchid both make an appearance here. This area survived the plough during the Second World War as a military camp was sited here.

Contact us

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01872 273939