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The Hay Meadows
1.75 hectares of species rich grassland
Although this picture doesn't do it justice, the top meadow is particularly full of all 5 types of orchid that we have and many, many other wildflower species.
When we first looked over Beechwood we knew the meadows would make the property very special but at that time we didn't realise quite how special. The collection of wild flowers and plants that appeared as spring got under way and then the proliferation in early summer were nothing short of extraordinary. This year the common twayblade is already starting to flower and heath spotted and common spotted orchids are preparing to come along afterwards. The survey sponsored by the DNPA last year for our Wealth of Wildlife folder, eventually showed up over 80 species of wildflowers and plants at Beechwood.
<Click here> for a full description of Dartmoor haymeadows
<Click here> to view the photos in the hay meadows gallery

Greater Butterfly Orchids
Guided Walks in 2007
As a result of a visit by the DNPA's ecologist Miriam Glendell, we are delighted that 4 guided walks will take place in our meadows in 2007.
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<Click here> for the species list.
""The meadows of Beechwood were a perfect delight this year (2006) with a profusion of orchids and other flowers and also butterflies and other insects." - J. Lavington-Evans
 

Opportunities for wildflower enthusiasts, botanists and photographers
Beechwood's haymeadows, and others in and around Postbridge, are unique and sadly there are now only few of them. I really enjoyed learning about them and the species they contain, the chance to take photographs was just the icing on the cake for me.
For a chance to spend time in the meadows, studying the flowers or photographing them, without crowds of other people around you, please email me <ClickHere> to arrange a convenient day during May, June or July. Cost is £5.00 per day (FREE to Beechwood guests).

Heath Spotted Orchid, Common Twayblade and the top meadow