High Meadow

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High Meadow
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View from High Meadow looking north
High Meadow
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationDover, Kent
OS grid TR 302 418
Area21.3 hectares (53 acres)
Managed byThe White Cliffs Countryside Partnership

High Meadow is a 21.3-hectare (53-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of Dover in Kent. It is owned by Dover Town Council and managed by The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership. [1] [2] It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2006. [1]

This hilltop meadow has views in all directions. It is grazed by konik horses, which help to preserve the variety of plants and animals. Flora include fragrant, common spotted and pyramidal orchids. [1]

There are several entrances including from Edred Road and steep steps from Coombe Valley Road.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "High Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. "Map of High Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 29 January 2018.

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