About the reserve

River Arrow reserve is a large area of grassland with a small area of woodland plus ponds and the river. Near to the centre of historic Alcester, it is valuable for locally rare small teasel and kingfishers.

What's it like to visit?

You may spot chub and pike in the river with its pebbly shores for hemlock, feeding grey wagtails and several regionally scarce beetles. 

The banks are edged with willows, alder, oak and hawthorn providing ideal perches for kingfishers. In summer purple-loosestrife, great willowherb and fool’s water-cress line the pool where mallard and moorhen hatch their broods. Water boatmen and whirligig beetles swirl on the pool’s surface, while dragonflies and damselflies dart busily by.

What makes this reserve special?

The River Arrow has a variety of habitats including ponds, grassland, woodland, and the river. The willows and oaks along the river are perfect for kingfishers and you may also see dragonflies, beetles or maybe even an otter.

What is there to do?

Follow the circular marked trail which will guide you around all this reserve has to offer! You could have a picnic, or take in the river views.

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