Väsby strandmark, Naturreservat

Väsby strandmark is a coastal heathland area just south of Lerberget. The area is a remnant of the large grazed commons that once covered large parts of the Kulla Peninsula.

Shore heath with bog myrtle

Väsby beach land stretches along the coast in the area that was previously part of Kulla fälad. Along the shoreline there is a sandy beach and a bit inland, heathy vegetation with elements of heather takes over. In the summer, there is a good scent of wood anemone, while heath flowers and wood anemone brighten up the heath with their yellow and purple flowers. The beach in the reserve is home to the marsh marigold, a rare and endangered plant species that grows mainly on sandy beaches. The species is protected.

Sea air and swimming

In the southern part of the reserve there are good bathing opportunities. Kullaleden, part of Skåneleden, offers invigorating walks through the reserve.

Outdoor life

Väsby strandmark is a coastal reserve in the southern part of the Kulla peninsula. The Skåneleden trail (SL5 Öresund, stage 5) runs through the small reserve and continues along the coast of the entire Kulla peninsula. There is a nice, bathing-friendly sandy beach in the southern parts of the area. Parking is available next to Höganäsvägen. There is a rest area adjacent to the parking lot. Remember to take your rubbish home. The nearest bus stop is Lerberget, which is about 1 km north.

In English

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, including 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 September 15 and May 15. 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 motorized 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 meters 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 organize competitions or similar events,
• hold or organize camping activities or similar events,
• pull up boats on the shore.