Swift's Hill SSSI, Protected grassland near Stroud, United Kingdom.
Swift's Hill extends across 9.15 hectares of limestone terrain, featuring over 130 species of wildflowers and 13 different types of orchids.
The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust acquired this protected area in 1967 from Mr. F R Elliott, leading to its alternate name as Elliott Reserve.
The eastern side of Slad Valley, where Swift's Hill stands, appears in the background settings of the literature piece Cider with Rosie.
The unfenced area remains open to visitors throughout the year, with traditional grazing methods maintaining the natural grassland condition.
A small quarry in the northwest section reveals fossil-rich ragstones that provide information about Middle Jurassic period geology.
GPS coordinates: 51.75930,-2.17889
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:37
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