Daneway Banks SSSI, Protected nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England.
The 17-hectare Daneway Banks features limestone grassland, woodland areas, and diverse habitats supporting numerous plant and animal species within the Cotswold region.
Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1954, Daneway Banks underwent official renotification in 1983 to strengthen its protected status.
The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Royal Entomological Society jointly manage this reserve, organizing educational programs about local ecosystems and conservation methods.
Visitors can explore designated pathways throughout the reserve, with spring and summer offering opportunities to observe flowering orchids and active butterfly populations.
The site harbors specific plant species like cut-leaved germander, which receives special legislative protection due to its limited distribution in the region.
GPS coordinates: 51.72970,-2.09189
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:30
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