The Hudnalls NNR is a woodland with limited management intervention, occupying a prominent position on the eastern side of the Wye Valley gorge. Main habitats: woodland Features of interest The Hudnalls is a good example of semi-natural, unmanaged woodland, dominated by beech, oak, ash and lime. This type of woodland on strongly acid soils is virtually unknown outside the Lower Wye Valley. Spring is a particularly good time to visit for the display of wild garlic and other wildflowers. Amongst the rare plants found at the reserve are thick berried bramble and wood fescue. Birds recorded here include song thrush, hawfinch, wood warbler, starling and lesser spotted woodpecker. The woodland also features some interesting members of the fly family, such as the rare cranefly Tipula nubeculosa and the scarce cranefly Scleroprocta pentagonalis. See the site information leaflet for more details. For detailed ecological information see The Hudnalls Site of Special Scientific Interest citation Directions The Hudnalls NNR lies in the Wye Valley on the border between England and Wales, approximately 2 miles south west of St Briavels. The nearest parking is at Brockweir. The nearest stations are Lydney and Chepstow. Regular bus services link the local area to St Briavels Common. For travel details see the Traveline south west website. The reserve is accessible from public rights of way including the Offa’s Dyke National Trail which runs close to both the top (east) and bottom (west) of the site. Contact
Natural England Office
Lodge Hill Farm
Dowles Brook
Bewdley
DY12 2LY
Telephone: 01299 400 686