The Maer Local Nature Reserve

About

Ideal for a quiet stroll just away from the busy sea front and a secret haven for wildlife. The warm, sandy soil at the Maer provides a haven for insects. Many unusual solitary bees and wasps make their nest tunnels in the sand and get on with raising their larvae out of sight of the casual observer – look for tiny bees flying out of holes in the ground.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes