Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Priestcliffe Lees SSSI
In or near Taddington.
Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is woodland in Derbyshire, the East Midlands. The site is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 8.9 km away. Postcode area SK17.
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Official information
Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest located in Derbyshire. It is known for its diverse wildlife and natural habitats, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is a designated forest located in Tideswell, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands. It is part of the Wye Valley SSSI and is also designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) under the Derbyshire Dales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2537, -1.7793
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Tideswell
- Postcode
- SK17 8SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton — 8.9 km
- Official site
- www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w116464437 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Priestcliffe Lees SSSI?
- Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8SS), in the parish of Tideswell.
- What is Priestcliffe Lees SSSI?
- Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Priestcliffe Lees SSSI?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 8SS.
- Is Priestcliffe Lees SSSI a protected site?
- Yes — Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Priestcliffe Lees SSSI free to visit?
- Yes, Priestcliffe Lees SSSI is free to enter.
- How do I get to Priestcliffe Lees SSSI?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8SS. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.