Wildlife reserves · North West England
Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve
In or near Lymm.
Brookheys Covert 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
- Navigation Road · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Navigation Road, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.4095°, -2.3894°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Brookheys Covert is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in Greater Manchester, specifically in Trafford. It is recognized for its biological interest and features a variety of habitats and species that contribute to its ecological significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brookheys Covert SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and nature reserve managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust. It is located at SJ 742 904 in Greater Manchester. Brookheys covert is an ancient semi-natural woodland dominated by oaks, with frequent ash, birch and rowan. Canopy cover varies throughout the reserve, and is at its most dense to the centre of the wood, away from the surrounding farmland. The understory is dense in places and is dominated by hazel, with frequent holly elder. Areas of bare ground and leaf litter are found throughout, and are associated with the most shaded parts of the wood. There are several inter-connected marl pit ponds present throughout the woodland. Some hold water while others remain as damp depressions, only holding water seasonally. Aquatic vegetation is limited to a small number of ponds, and includes common duckweed, iris and water violet. Most ponds are heavily shaded and are subject to fluctuating water levels, however, recent ditch and woodland management has helped improve their wildlife value.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.4095, -2.3894
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Dunham Massey
- Postcode
- WA14 5SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Navigation Road — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4974637 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve?
- Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 5SY), in the parish of Dunham Massey.
- What is Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve?
- Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 5SY.
- Is Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve is part of the Brookheys Covert SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 5SY.
- Are dogs allowed at Brookheys Covert Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.