Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve
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Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is located in Cheshire East, with the nearest railway station being Macclesfield, approximately 4.9 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SK11 0NS.
About
Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 43 km². Owned by United Utilities. Managed by Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Part of Macclesfield Forest. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire". Coordinates: 53.2390°, -2.0570°.
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Place summary
Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Sutton, West Midlands. Owned by United Utilities and operated by Cheshire Wildlife Trust, it provides a habitat for various species and supports local biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2390, -2.0570
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- SK11 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16897460 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Heron watch - geograph.org.uk - 4960976.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve?
- Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0NS), in the parish of Sutton.
- What is Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve?
- Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire.
- How do I get to Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0NS.
- Who owns Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve?
- Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is owned by United Utilities and operated by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0NS.
- Are dogs allowed at Trentabank Reservoir Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.