Väsby strandmark

Welcome to Väsby strandmark Nature Reserve

A tiny little part of the Kullabygden coastal heath lies between some buildings and a golf course. The heath extends up towards the road from the shallow shore. In the old days, the heath used to extend out along the entire coast, a habitat type that was home to grazing animals.

Breckland thyme, dwarf everlast and pulsatilla bloom on the coastal heath in summer. A mosaic of bare sand and blossoming heathland is the perfect environment for many insects, inluding wild bees. The butterflies flutter from flower to flower.

Sea holly, a protected species, grows down along the shoreline. Its hard, prickly leaves scare off grazing animals. Although this plant may seem tough and robust, its num-bers are in decline and it has vanished from a number of growth sites.

In the embankment, you will find spiders with names that will spark imagination – the ”beach wolf spider”, the ”distinguished jumper spider”.

Regulations

Within Väsby strandmark Nature Reserve it is forbidden to:

• remove, dig, bore, paint or in any other way damage the ground, stones, boulders, natural objects or cultural remain,
• cycle other than on public or private roads, on Skåneleden / Kullaleden, or on the map plotted path,
• ride other than on public or private roads, on Skåneleden / Kullaleden, or on the map plotted path. Riding is, however, permitted along the shore, between the water line and established vegetation outside the sand dunes between 15 September and 15 May. Passage to the shore marked on the map.
• camp or erect equipment for overnight stay, park caravans, campers or similar,
• use disposable grills, light fires of wood or char-coal, or use grills other than in designated places,
• bring dogs or other pets unless on a physical leash,
• in a disturbing or noisy manner use music or sound equipment,
• make any form of construction or erect objects alien to the reserve,
• dump garden waste,
• deliberately disturb grazing animals,
• plant or sow plants or introduce animals,
• dig up plants,
• drive motorised bicycles other than on publicor private roads,
• drive or launch water scooters or similar watercraft,
• start or land with aircraft or fly remote controlled unmanned aircraft, e.g. drones, at altitudes below 120 metres above sea level,
• park outside designated roads and parking areas,
  
• place out or put up notice boards, placards, signs, posters or similar.
  
  Furthermore, without written permission from the County Administrative Board, it is forbidden to:
• place out or put up paper strips, orienteering check points or similar devices other than temporarily, maximum 10 days, on condition that contact details and date of erection is written on the objects that have been placed out,
• hold or organise competitions or similar events,
• hold or organise camping activities or similar events,
• pull up boats on the shore.

Map, Väsby strandmark (roads and path for horseride or cycling) Pdf, 1 MB, opens in new window.