Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Loynton Moss
In or near Offleyhay.
Loynton Moss is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Loynton Moss is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.8196°, -2.3188°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Loynton Moss is a nature reserve featuring a diverse wetland ecosystem that supports various wildlife, including rare insects and numerous bird species. Visitors can explore the unique landscape formed by retreating glaciers, which includes a mix of reed beds, grasslands, and wet woodlands.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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
- 52.8196, -2.3188
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- High Offley
- Postcode
- ST20 0NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w97173803 (ODbL)
- 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 0NE), in the parish of High Offley.
- What is Loynton Moss?
- Loynton Moss is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loynton Moss?
- Drivers can use postcode ST20 0NE.
- Who owns Loynton Moss?
- Loynton Moss is owned by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
- 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 0NE. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.