Blashford Lakes


Blashford Lakes is a nature reserve north of Ringwood in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is part of the River Avon System Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, Avon Valley Ramsar site, River Avon Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area, and of Avon Valley, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
These former gravel pits have lakes, woods and grassland. There are six bird hides and of gravel paths. Birds include lesser redpolls, sand martins, goosanders, siskins and great spotted woodpeckers.