Brierley Forest Park, Sutton in Ashfield was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2006. It contains Calcareous grassland, sown grassland, wildflower meadows with hoary ragwort, yellow-wort, wild carrot and lesser trefoil. There are four wetland feature areas, Brierley Waters, a reed swamp, Rooley Brook and the visitor centre pond. There are species rich hedgerows, woodland and semi natural vegetation.
Description
The park has a visitor centre, fishing, football pitches, children's play areas, picnicking, cycling and horse paths, bird feeding stations, an arboretum, a remembrance grove and disabled car parking. A Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning.
References
- "Management Plan" (PDF). www.ashfield.gov.uk. 2017. p. 9. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
- "Brierley Forest Park - Ashfield District Council". www.ashfield.gov.uk.
- "home | Brierley Forest parkrun | Brierley Forest parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
53°08′02″N 1°17′10″W / 53.134°N 1.286°W / 53.134; -1.286
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