Landguard Common Explained

Landguard Common is a 30.5hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Felixstowe in Suffolk.^{[1] [2]} An area of 16.3 hectares at the southern end is also a Local Nature Reserve.^{[3] [4]}

This spit on the northern outskirts of Felixstowe has a vegetated shingle beach, which is a fragile and rare habitat. Flora include sea kale, yellow horned poppy, sea sandwort, sea campion and sea pea. Areas of saltmarsh provide cover for small birds.^[5]

There is access to the site from View Point Road.

References

51.938°N 1.323°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Landguard Common . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 26 May 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Landguard Common. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 26 May 2017.
3. Web site: Landguard Common . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 March 2013 . 26 May 2017.
4. Web site: Map of Landguard Common. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 26 May 2017.
5. Web site: Landguard Common citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 May 2017.