Go Explore - Glenside Community Woodland



Owned by: Cemex Ltd
Managed by: Bryson Charitable Group
Grid reference: J271727

HABITATS AND WILDLIFE
This site varies from large areas of coniferous plantation and young mixed broad leaved woodland to wetlands, ponds and grassland. Glenside Community Woodland contains a wide range of wildflowers including ragged robin, lady’s mantle and a variety of orchids. In the spring many frogs may be seen, mating in the many small ponds. On a sunny summer’s day also look for dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies which are found in abundance throughout the site. If you visit this woodland you may also observe a kestrel hovering overhead or a little grebe or tufted duck swimming in the flooded quarry hole. Homes for wildlife here are Freshwater, Grassland, Woodland and Hedges and Quarries and Cliffs



HOW TO GET THERE
You can walk to the site through Colin Glen. Pedestrian access also available on the Upper Springfield Road immediately before the car breakers on the left side of the road. (See Divis directions for Upper Springfield Road).

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