Thursday, 23 May

Springtime Walk Around the Leg o' Mutton Local Nature Reserve

Join Veronica Schroter, local resident and Leg o'Mutton committee member on a springtime stroll around this Local Nature Reserve.

By Barnes Common

Date and time

Starts on Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00 GMT+1

Location

Leg O Mutton

Lonsdale Road London SW13 9QN United Kingdom

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About this event

Built in 1838, the Leg o' Mutton Reservoir supplied water until its decommission in 1960. Today, measuring just 800 x 100m (8.2ha), this linear site offers shelter and haven to a wealth of birds and other wildlife.

Spring is a lovely time to explore the reservoir, walking under the trees and listening for bird song and the croaking of Marsh frogs.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.

Not a member of Barnes Common yet? Why not join us and support all of our activities? Find more information and join at http://barnescommon.org.uk/membership

We will meet at the new gate in Ferry Lane by the Swedish School in Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13

Photo credit: Andrew Wilson

Organised by

Barnes Common

Working in partnership with Richmond Council, Barnes Common Limited (BCL) a local independent charity oversees the stewardship of Barnes Common, the Leg o' Mutton Local Nature Reserve and Vine Road Recreation Ground (affectionately known as Vine Road Park).

Conservation has always been at the heart of all that we do and continues to be today. Whether we are preserving precious woodlands, creating important wildlife habitats, sowing seeds in our Community Growing area, introducing the community to the bats at Leg o' Mutton or engaging the community in our Lifelong Learning program, the Vine Road Project and Flood Resilience.