Royal Oak Valley
A small site, rich in habitat with a stream running through the valley
Location
Old Welmore, Yateley
Closest postcode: GU46 6XB
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Can also be accessed via Handford Lane, Reading Road and Beaver Lane.
Features
- dog friendly
- limited parking nearby
- some disabled access, but paths are prone to flooding
The project of conserving the wildlife on the site and restoring the Valley to its former glory is an exciting project and has been running for several years. We rely heavily on volunteers to carry out management within the valley, such as The Yateley Society conservation volunteers and the Blackwater Valley Countryside volunteers.
Wildlife
Top 10 species found at Royal Oak Valley:
- alder
- ragged robin
- frogs
- toads
- common pipistrelle
- field vole
- roe deer
- English oak
- yellow loosestrife
- great spotted woodpecker