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| Castle Hill was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2003 and is one of over seven-hundred throughout England. In total Local Nature Reserves cover over 29,000ha, forming an impressive natural resource which makes an important contribution to England's biodiversity. Local Nature Reserves are places with wildlife or geological interest, which also give people special opportunities to study, learn about nature, or simply have contact with nature. The cliff tops of Castle Hill are dominated by one of Britain's most sensitive habitats, Chalk Grassland. |
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| Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve Newhaven, East Sussex |
| The huge floral diversity on chalk grassland makes it one of our most species -rich habitats, being home to some beautiful and rare plants such as the bee orchid. Amongst these plants herbs such as wild carrot grow. Butterflies and other insects are prolific within the chalk grassland flora. |
| The large north facing hill, which leads down from the cliff top areas, is dominated by gorse, hawthorne and slowe scrub. These areas provide an excellent habitat for woodland birds, and some rarer passerines, such as the Dartford Warbler. A variety of mammals are present, including rabbits and badgers. Healthy populations of reptiles, such as lizards and grass snakes can also be found at Castle Hill. |
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| Did you know? The cliffs at Newhaven are home to one of just a few colonies of nesting Kittywakes in Sussex- , as well as Fulmars, Peregrine Falcons and a variety of gulls. |
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| The Castle Hill Conservation Group Click Here: |
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| LATEST PLANT SURVEY FOR CASTLE HILL NEWHAVEN LOCAL NATURE RESERVE ................. |
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| PLANT SPECIES LIST FOR CASTLE HILL NEWHAVEN LOCAL NATURE RESERVE ........... |
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