Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Ballachrink
To limit disturbance to wildlife, this reserve is open to MWT Members only. A nature reserve featuring two lakes, three open meadows and a mixed broadleaved wood, the reserve forms part of the 25 hectare Renscault and Ballachrink Bird Sanctuary. Ballachrink is open to members of MWT only to limit disturbance to breeding and overwintering wildfowl.
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When to visit
Opening times
Sunrise to sunset (ring 844432 for the entry code for the bird hide – regularly updated)Best time to visit
Contact MWT Reserves Officer, tricia@mwt.imAbout the reserve
This reserve contains two lakes and two overflow ponds which were created by the previous owners to provide nesting habitat and flight ponds for winter migrating wildfowl. They are surrounded by a mix of largely plant broadleaved and coniferous trees and many planted shrubs. The site also includes three open meadows on the west side which are sheep grazed.
Management: At the time of acquisition parts of the site had not been managed for several years. Extensive work has been undertaken to reduce the number of non-native species and this work is ongoing.