Wildlife reserves · North West England
Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve
In or near Holmes Chapel.
Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.1719°, -2.2509°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve is a 1.15-hectare (2.8-acre) nature reserve managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust. It is located at Black Firs Lane, Somerford, near Congleton, Cheshire, England, (grid reference SJ834638).
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Background
Description
An oak-dominated woodland with a series of marl pits throughout, this reserve can be accessed from a public footpath. A pathway runs the entire length of the wood, leading to a roadway at the far end from which Hogswood Covert can be seen and accessed.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1719, -2.2509
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Somerford
- Postcode
- CW12 4ZN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4920768 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve?
- Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 4ZN), in the parish of Somerford.
- What is Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve?
- Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 4ZN.
- Is Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 4ZN.
- Are dogs allowed at Black Firs Wood Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.