Brosarps Backar

The hills at Brosarp are moraine ridges left by the ice, and they have been grazed rather than ploughed for a very long time, which is why the turf is short, thin and full of species - cowslip, rock-rose, thyme, several orchids and a long list of others through May, June and July. The northern hills are the best known section, with paths over open ground and views across the Osterlen countryside; the ridge continues south with more woodland. Cattle are on the ground through the season and gates must be closed. A heritage railway runs from Brosarp to Sankt Olof in summer with steam on some days.

What's there

• Grazed moraine ridges - never ploughed, short flower-rich turf.
• Orchids, cowslip and thyme - flowering May to July.
• Open views over Osterlen - from the northern hills.
• A heritage railway from Brosarp - steam on some summer days.

When to go

May to July for the flowering. Two to three hours.

Before you go

Outside the flowering months it is plain grazing land. Cattle are present and paths cross their ground. There is no shade. Facilities are limited to a car park and the village.

Nearby

Christinehof is west; Kivik and the coast are east.