Parks · North West England
Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve
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Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Cheshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodside Station · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Woodside Station, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is a public park in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Cheshire, England". Coordinates: 53.2154°, -2.6078°.
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Official information
Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is a large area characterized by acid bog, dry heath, and bog pools. It provides a natural habitat for various species and opportunities for educational visits.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Abbots Moss SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Abbotts Moss is a 12-hectare (30-acre) nature reserve near Delamere Forest, northwest of Winsford, Cheshire. It is managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust under lease from the Forestry Commission and lies within a larger Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The reserve is south of the A556 road near Sandiway and is divided in two by the Whitegate Way, a former railway line now used as a footpath and bridleway.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2154, -2.6078
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Whitegate and Marton
- Postcode
- CW8 2ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Nearest railway station
- Woodside Station — 1.5 km
- Opening
- any reasonable time
- Official site
- www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4664409 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shemmy Moss - geograph.org.uk - 62450.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve?
- Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW8 2ES), in the parish of Whitegate and Marton.
- What is Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve?
- Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Cheshire, England.
- How do I get to Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Woodside Station, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW8 2ES.
- Who owns Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve?
- Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is owned by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve a listed building?
- Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is part of the Abbots Moss SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- Is Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abbotts Moss Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Woodside Station, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW8 2ES.