Moaney & Crawyn's Meadows (ASSI & Ramsar Site)
An Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)! This reserve consists of two small traditional hay meadows divided by a grey willow lined Manx sod hedge.
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Dogs
Assistance dogs only
When to visit
Opening times
By appointmentBest time to visit
Contact MWT Reserves Officer, tricia@mwt.imAbout the reserve
Two small meadows on the edge of the Ballaugh Curragh which are part of the ASSI and Ramsar site. The reserve has a range of grassland and wetland species. Pale sedge is found in only a handful of sites in the north of the Island. Amongst other plants present are common and heath-spotted orchids, common knapweed, purple loosestrife and yellow rattle.
Management: The meadows are grazed over the winter by sheep and the hay is cut in late summer. MWT manages this site on behalf of Plantlife International.