Boultham Mere
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Dogs
Assistance dogs only
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
January to DecemberAbout the reserve
The reserve lies within the City of Lincoln but it is a comparatively quiet and secluded sanctuary. It was excavated as a source of ballast for the construction of the railway. It has since matured into a most attractive lake with beds of reed and sedge, and emergent vegetation. There are mature trees and shrubs, mainly willow and sallow, flanking the railway. A hide overlooks the mere to the west of the reserve.
The reserve attracts many wintering wildfowl including teal, shoveler, goosander and goldeneye. There are also many breeding birds including up to 20 pairs of both reed and sedge warblers, two pairs of great crested grebes and three pairs of little grebes. Kingfisher and common tern also breed on the reserve.
The reserve and adjoining drain are rich in dragonflies and damselflies with 12 species regularly recorded. Many butterflies may be seen in summer including orange tip, ringlet, large skipper, meadow brown and wall brown. Flowering plants of interest include greater spearwort and water-violet.
Nearest postcode LN6 7BH. Please note - postcodes are for the nearest registered address as we are unable to get postcodes for nature reserves.
Please note: Following repeated vandalism on the reserve, there is a locked pedestrian gate for security. You will need an access code to enter the reserve. Please contact us during office hours on 01507 526667 for the access code.