Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Cuckold's Haven Nature Reserve
Borough: Newham
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 5.93 ha

Description

Located on an area of former industrial land beside Barking Creek, this site is managed as an educational nature reserve. The adjacent part of Barking Creek, with its substantial tidal reedbed, is included in the River Thames and tidal tributaries Metropolitan site.

Wildlife

The mix of scrub, tall wild flowers and grassland supports a diverse plant community, including little mouse-ear, strawberry clover and fern-grass, all scarce in London. The site is important for various species of bees and wasps typically occurring around the Thames estuary.

Facilities

Information (on signs).
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