Description:

Reedbeds and former water meadows along the River Itchen.

It is easy to forget in this tranquil spot that the bustling city centre is a short walk away.
Winnall Moors has the renowned and beautiful River Itchen flowing throughout its length, providing much needed water for the wet grasslands, reedbeds and ponds. In the southern end of the reserve the circular walk leads you along the riverbank and other waterways, with great views of the bird and plant life that abounds here. A closer look at waterlife can be had from the pond platform. The wet grasslands in the north of the reserve are important for their wetland plants and breeding bird interest. Two fields are cut for hay and the rest are grazed.