Wildlife reserves · North West England
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve
In or near Little Stanney.
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Cheshire, 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
- Stanlow and Thornton · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is located in Cheshire West and Chester, with the nearest railway station being Stanlow and Thornton, approximately 2 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CH2 4JH.
About
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Cheshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.2604°, -2.8477°.
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Summary from the official site
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is a large area of lowland grazing marsh that spans over 165 hectares. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including numerous bird species and various aquatic invertebrates, making it a significant site for nature conservation despite its industrial surroundings.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is a 165.8-hectare (410-acre) nature reserve near Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England. It consists of low-lying meadows immediately to the east of the River Gowy near its confluence with the River Mersey, south of Stanlow Oil Refinery and west of the village of Thornton-le-Moors (from where a public footpath follows Thornton Brook across the site). It is managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of the landowner, Shell UK, and was founded in 2002. The M56 motorway runs along the southern edge of the reserve. The reserve consists mainly of low-lying wet pasture divided by ditches. It is part of the Gowy & Mersey Washlands Living Landscape initiative. Before the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal the Gowy would have been tidal in this area and much of the reserve would have consisted of saltmarsh with brackish creeks, whose traces can still be seen in places.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.2604, -2.8477
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Thornton-le-Moors
- Postcode
- CH2 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Phone
- 01948 820748
- Established
- 2002
- Nearest railway station
- Stanlow and Thornton — 2 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5590147 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Weir on River Gowy - geograph.org.uk - 34767.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve?
- Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH2 4JH), in the parish of Thornton-le-Moors.
- What is Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve?
- Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Cheshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Stanlow and Thornton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH2 4JH.
- When was Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve built?
- Built or established in 2002.
- Who runs Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve?
- Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is operated by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Stanlow and Thornton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH2 4JH.
- Are dogs allowed at Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.