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Wildlife reserves · East Midlands

Blacka Moor Nature Reserve

In or near Grindleford.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Blacka Moor Nature Reserve — nature Reserve in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.

Blacka Moor Nature Reserve, wildlife reserves in East Midlands

Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Dore and Totley · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature Reserve in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.3200°, -1.5710°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located on Hathersage Road between Sheffield and Hathersage in the Peak District National Park in the United Kingdom. The site is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Sheffield and Rotherham. The site was gifted by John George Graves to the City of Sheffield.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.3200, -1.5710
District
Sheffield
Parish
Sheffield, unparished area
Postcode
S17 3AH
Parliamentary constituency
Sheffield Hallam
Nearest railway station
Dore and Totley3.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blacka Moor Nature Reserve?
Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S17 3AH), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
What is Blacka Moor Nature Reserve?
Blacka Moor Nature Reserve — nature Reserve in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
How do I get to Blacka Moor Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S17 3AH.
Who owns Blacka Moor Nature Reserve?
Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is owned by Peak District National Park Authority.
Is Blacka Moor Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Blacka Moor Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Blacka Moor Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S17 3AH.
Are dogs allowed at Blacka Moor Nature Reserve?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.