Prune Mulch Orchard, Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve

Description

Rooksbury Mill is situated just off the A303 and South of Andover town centre and adjacent to Watermills Park.  The two lakes which are fed by the River Anton were created soon after World War II through gravel extraction.  The Mill itself straddles the main channel of the River Anton with smaller streams constructed to drain the floodplain.

More recent usage of the site has led to the development of streams and channels to provide oxygenated water to the trout farm. The site now encompasses a range of habitats including areas of wet woodland, chalk grassland, scrub, riparian habitats, two large lakes, ponds and a stretch of the River Anton.

Useful to Know

Rooksbury Mill Local nature Reserve, Barlows Lane, Andover SP10 2HA

The park is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs and contains a car park.  Parking can be found off of Barlows Lane.