Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Prees Heath Common
In or near Prees.
Prees Heath Common — nature reserve in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Prees · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prees Heath Common is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.9270°, -2.6570°.
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Official information
Prees Heath Common Reserve is a nature reserve located in North Shropshire, primarily known for being the last sanctuary of the Silver-studded Blue butterfly in the Midlands. The reserve features a diverse range of wildlife, including various species of butterflies, moths, birds, and plants, and has a rich history dating back several centuries.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Prees Heath SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Prees Heath Common is a nature reserve near Whitchurch in the county of Shropshire, England. Butterfly Conservation owns and manages this reserve. It comprises 145 acres (59 ha).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.9270, -2.6570
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whitchurch Rural
- Postcode
- SY13 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.preesheathcommonreserve.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7239750 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Prees Heath Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prees Heath Common?
- Prees Heath Common is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 3JX), in the parish of Whitchurch Rural.
- What is Prees Heath Common?
- Prees Heath Common — nature reserve in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prees Heath Common?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 3JX.
- Is Prees Heath Common a protected site?
- Yes — Prees Heath Common is part of the Prees Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Prees Heath Common free to visit?
- Yes, Prees Heath Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prees Heath Common?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 3JX.
- Are dogs allowed at Prees Heath Common?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.