Wildlife reserves · North East England
Stanley Moss
In or near Tow Law.
Stanley Moss — nature reserve in County Durham, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stanley Moss is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Durham Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in County Durham, England". Coordinates: 54.7439°, -1.7661°.
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Official information
Stanley Moss is a nature reserve featuring one of the few remaining blanket peat bogs in lowland County Durham. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna, including various bird species and unique plant life, while enjoying the natural landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Stanley Moss is nature reserve of Durham Wildlife Trust, a blanket bog near the village of Stanley Crook and about 2 miles (3 km) north of Crook, in County Durham, England. It is designated a County Wildlife Site.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Stanley Moss used to be significantly larger than its present size; terrain has been lost because of agricultural improvements, forestry and opencast coal mining. Much of the site is uneven and very boggy, and not generally accessible; but there is a public footpath that runs north–south through the reserve. There is limited parking.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.7439, -1.7661
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL13 4LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- 0191 584 3112
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 7.5 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.durhamwt.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q137969767 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stanley Moss (nature reserve) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanley Moss?
- Stanley Moss is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 4LZ), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is Stanley Moss?
- Stanley Moss — nature reserve in County Durham, England.
- How do I get to Stanley Moss?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 4LZ.
- Who runs Stanley Moss?
- Stanley Moss is operated by Durham Wildlife Trust.
- Is Stanley Moss free to visit?
- Yes, Stanley Moss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanley Moss?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 4LZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Stanley Moss?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.