Greystones River Eye (c) Mark Cox
Greystones Farm
Location
OS Map Reference
SP172209What3Words: bridge.piglet.allies
Know before you go
Dogs
We welcome responsible dog owners on the public rights of way and permissive paths. It is essential that dogs remain on leads as Greystones is a working dairy farm with free roaming cattle and wildlife that is easily disturbed. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the river, to protect the threatened wildlife that lives here.
When to visit
Opening times
The nature reserve has open access throughout the year.Roundhouse: Please check the Events Page on the website to see when the next open day is.
Best time to visit
May to SeptemberAbout the reserve
This reserve combines several habitats: its wildflower-rich meadows are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Rivers Dikler and Eye both pass through
the farm and their banks support a variety of species including otter and water vole. The old farm buildings are used by migratory birds such as swallows and house martins, along with owls and bats.
This nature reserve is also the site of the Salmonsbury Camp, an important meeting place during Neolithic and Iron Age periods and a Scheduled Monument.
Species
Contact us
Parking information
There is no car park at Greystones Farm itself, visitors are asked to park in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water, just a 5-minute walk away.
The nearest public car park to the reserve is the coach and car park at 7 Station Road, GL54 2AA.
Parking is available at the reserve for blue badge holders – these spaces must be booked in advance by calling 01452 383333
More detailed directions
From Stow-on-the-Wold
Head south on Fosse Way/Roman Road/A429. After 3.1 miles turn left onto Station Road. Parking is available in the Station Road car park (pay and display) on your right, behind the petrol station. From here cross Station Road and turn left along the pavement. Then turn right onto the narrow lane between two houses (marked with a ‘no through road’ sign). Then turn left onto Greystones Lane and follow until you reach the farm.
From Cirencester
Take the Fosse Way/A429 north via Northleach. Bourton-on-the-Water is on the right hand side and signposted.
From Gloucester
Take the A417 to the Air Balloon roundabout then take the A436 through Andoversford which will lead you onto the A429. Head into the village on Station Road and Greystones can be found a couple of hundred yards before the coach park.
From Cheltenham
Take the A40 to Andoversford before joining the A436, eventually linking up with the A429 outside Bourton where Greystones can be found along Station Road heading into the village.
From Bristol
Head north on the M5 and exit at junction 11A. Follow the A417 and take the A436 towards Andoversford and follow the above instructions for Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Information for dog owners
While dogs are welcome, we ask dog owners to note that this is access land and this means that dogs must be kept on short leads (2 metres or less) between 1st March and 31st July (as stated in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000).
Outside of these times dogs must be kept under effective control and on a short lead when near livestock.
Please come along prepared to clean up after your dog - dog poo can cause sickness in cows and people, particularly the children who visit our site on school trips.
Three dog bins are installed around the reserve – two on the Cemetery Lane and one on the Moore Lane.
Café information
While the café and shop are now closed, you can still enjoy a picnic on the benched seating area in front of the Discovery Centre.
Please be mindful to leave no trace and take all rubbish with you. BBQs are not permitted anywhere at Greystones Farm.
