Alney Island Nature Reserve

Alney Island, less than a kilometre from the city centre, is a 80 hectare wetland nature reserve located on the banks of the River Severn. Managed by grazing, it is an important habitat for wetland flora and fauna. The flood meadows of Alney Island are managed for public recreation and nature conservation.

For centuries the area was the lowest river crossing point to Wales and the site is steeped in history and heritage, including bridges designed and built by two of the most famous Victorian engineers - Brunel and Telford. The Island is also a great place to view the Severn Bore at certain times of the year, either from Over Bridge or the Lower Parting (where the two arms of the river join).

The nature reserve is predominantly neutral wet grassland and flood meadows with broadleaf trees. The land is managed through hay cutting and grazing with rare breed cattle. Wildlife includes orchids, waterfowl, raptors, amphibians, wading birds and many species of insect, including dragonflies and butterflies.

Dogs are welcome, but motorised vehicles of any sort (including drones) are not permitted.​