Parks · North West England
Moore Nature Reserve
In or near Stockton Heath.
Moore Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the village of Moore in Halton, Cheshire, England. Created from an area which had included a sand quarry and farmland, and run by FCC Environment who operat
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Moore Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the village of Moore in Halton, Cheshire, England. Created from an area which had included a sand quarry and farmland, and run by FCC Environment who operate the nearby Arpley landfill site, the reserve covers 200 acres (81 ha) and is considered one of the best places in Cheshire for birdwatching.
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Official information
Moore Nature Reserve is a site focused on environmental conservation and waste management. Visitors can explore the natural surroundings and learn about the efforts to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability.
From the Wikipedia article
Moore Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the village of Moore in Halton, Cheshire, England. Created from an area which had included a sand quarry and farmland, and run by FCC Environment who operate the nearby Arpley landfill site, the reserve covers 200 acres (81 ha) and is considered one of the best places in Cheshire for birdwatching.
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Background
History
The 200-acre reserve lies alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and is bisected by the de-watered course of the Runcorn to Latchford Canal. Before becoming a nature reserve, it was used as farmland and for sand quarrying.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3690, -2.6242
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Penketh
- Postcode
- WA4 6XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay — 2.3 km
- Opening
- | website = [https://www.fccenvironment.co.uk/waste-processing/landfill/arpley-landfill/moore-nature-reserve/ Official website]
- Official site
- www.fccenvironment.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Moore Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moore Nature Reserve?
- Moore Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 6XE), in the parish of Penketh.
- What is Moore Nature Reserve?
- Moore Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the village of Moore in Halton, Cheshire, England. Created from an area which had included a sand quarry and farmland, and run by FCC Environment who operat
- How do I get to Moore Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 6XE.
- Who owns Moore Nature Reserve?
- Moore Nature Reserve is owned by | visitation_num =.
- Is Moore Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Moore Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moore Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 6XE.