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Nature Walk – Stapleford Chalk Pit – 18 June
18th June 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST
Join me for a walk at Stapleford Chalk Pit on Saturday 18 June – no need to book. I shall lead the walk, which is being hosted by the Magog Trust for the benefit of 2G3S.
Stapleford Chalk Pit is a small nature reserve adjoining Magog Downs. Volunteers have worked to improve the rich grassland flora and associated wildlife. The pit was formed by the extraction of a hard chalk (clunch) for used for building material and the repair of local roads. 70 wildflower species have been recorded on the site and several species of butterfly.
To access the site park in the Magog Trust car park and walk back down the roadside track towards Stapleford. After 200 yards there is a signpost to the Pit just after the Gog Magog Cottages private road. Walk up the path and go through the gate at the top for 2 pm. Note there is a parking charge to non-members of the Magog Downs if you decide to drive.
Sturdy footwear is advised and also long trousers as a precaution against any nettle/brambles. Sun protection is also advised if appropriate and water if it’s a hot day. Note these walks are intended to raise awareness of our local wildlife sites and open to all, though you attend at your own risk.
Further details of the Pit can be seen at http://www.staplefordonline.com/Stapleford-Cambridge-community-groups/stapleford-green-spaces
Future walks (same times) as follows:
16 July – Jenny’s Path from Great Shelford towards Hauxton
20 August – Nine Wells Local Nature Reserve
17 September – Wale Field and woodland path, Little Shelford
15 October – Dernford Lake
John O’Boyle