Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Loynton Moss
In or near Offleyhay.
Loynton Moss — 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)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Loynton Moss is located in Stafford, Staffordshire, with the postcode ST20 0NX. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Loynton Moss 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: 52.8190°, -2.3140°.
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Summary from the official site
Loynton Moss is a nature reserve featuring a diverse wetland ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife, including rare insects and numerous bird species. The area showcases a unique landscape shaped by glacial activity, with walking paths that allow visitors to explore its rich flora and fauna.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Loynton Moss is a nature reserve of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, near the village of Woodseaves, in Staffordshire, England. It is adjacent to the Shropshire Union Canal, as it runs from nearby Norbury to High Offley.
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Background
Description
The area of the reserve is 13 ha, and it is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are walking trails, except in the mostly inaccessible areas of reedbed and wet woodland. There are mosquitoes in the wetter areas during the summer, which may deter visitors.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8190, -2.3140
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Norbury
- Postcode
- ST20 0NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6694528 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loynton Moss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loynton Moss?
- Loynton Moss is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST20 0NX), in the parish of Norbury.
- What is Loynton Moss?
- Loynton Moss — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Loynton Moss?
- Drivers can use postcode ST20 0NX.
- Who runs Loynton Moss?
- Loynton Moss is operated by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Loynton Moss a listed building?
- Loynton Moss is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Loynton Moss free to visit?
- Yes, Loynton Moss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loynton Moss?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST20 0NX. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Loynton Moss?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.