West Common and Burton Ridge Nature

The Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting of 9 February recommended that a fallow period for horses should not be implemented in 2021, as the requirements of the COVID-19 lockdown made it unrealistic for owners to safely move horses to other locations. This recommendation has now been confirmed by the city council. What Is the Fallow Period for Horses? Under the Act of … [Read more...] about West Common News: No Fallow Period for Horses In 2021 Due to Covid

LLRA is continuing with efforts to get the path across Newt Hollow and Hobblers Hole recognised as an official Right of Way. This path leads from an existing footpath over to Whitton's Park (see map below). However, we have hit a snag in the historic evidence we require and are appealing for help from the Long Leys community. If you used the Newt Hollow or Hobblers Hole … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Did You Use the Path Across Newt Hollow & Hobblers Hole Prior To 1993?

By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Summer may be officially over, but there was still plenty to see in September on West Common. I love the colour of devil’s-bit scabious flowers and they’re providing food for recently hatched small copper butterflies. Other flowers still in bloom include tormentil, cat’s-ear and autumn … [Read more...] about Autumn Nature Notes: West Common

New seating was installed on West Common in late spring, which may come in handy for those of us who like to sit and enjoy the views whilst exploring the area. For those who haven't already discovered them all, the bench locations are: Victorian Pond - across the pond from the existing seating.Long Leys Road - just to the right of the main entrance as you enter the … [Read more...] about West Common Update: New Seating Locations

By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Between West Common and Yarborough Road and Burton Road, the slopes of the Burton Ridge are buzzing now we’re well into summer. Hobbler’s Hole is turning pink and purple with flowers of great willowherb, rosebay willowherb and thistles. The wildflowers provide abundant pollen and nectar … [Read more...] about Hobbler’s Hole July Nature Notes