Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Black Firs and Cranberry Bog
In or near Barthomley.
Black Firs and Cranberry Bog — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Crewe · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Black Firs and Cranberry Bog, the nearest railway station is Crewe, located 5.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CW2 5PZ.
About
Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.0475°, -2.3789°.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Summary from the official site
Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is a nature reserve located in Staffordshire, known for its unique peatland ecosystem. Visitors can explore the site, which features diverse plant life, including rare species, and learn about its historical significance and conservation efforts.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Black Firs & Cranberry Bog SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is a nature reserve of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, adjacent to Balterley Heath and about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the village of Betley, in Staffordshire, England. It is an important peatland site; it is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Ramsar site.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.0475, -2.3789
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Balterley
- Postcode
- CW2 5PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Nearest railway station
- Crewe — 5.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q105773567 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Black Firs and Cranberry Bog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Black Firs, Staffordshire 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Firs and Cranberry Bog?
- Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW2 5PZ), in the parish of Balterley.
- What is Black Firs and Cranberry Bog?
- Black Firs and Cranberry Bog — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Black Firs and Cranberry Bog?
- The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW2 5PZ.
- Who runs Black Firs and Cranberry Bog?
- Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is operated by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Black Firs and Cranberry Bog a listed building?
- Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Black Firs and Cranberry Bog a protected site?
- Yes — Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is part of the Black Firs & Cranberry Bog SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- Is Black Firs and Cranberry Bog free to visit?
- Yes, Black Firs and Cranberry Bog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Firs and Cranberry Bog?
- The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW2 5PZ.