Westwick Lakes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 274 272[1]
InterestBiological
Area9.8 hectares (24 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Westwick Lakes is a 9.8-hectare (24-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of North Walsham in Norfolk.[1][2]

Many wildfowl over-winter on these five man-made lakes, which have unusual aquatic flora. Plants on the lake margins include lesser reedmace, soft rush and sweet flag.[3]

The site is private with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Westwick Lakes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Westwick Lakes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Westwick Lakes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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