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Forests & woodlands · West Midlands

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture

Free admission

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture, forests & woodlands in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Congleton · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.1601°, -2.1840°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Cheshire, England. It is located on the eastern edge of the town of Congleton. The southern boundary of this protected area is near Macclesfield Canal. The northern boundary of this protected area is near the Stafford to Manchester Railway line. A stream called Dane-in-Shaw Brook flows through this protected area. This area of pasture is protected because of the diversity of plant species present. Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI can be accessed using the Biddulph Valley Way. This pasture has been publicised within the Coronation Meadows Project.

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Coordinates
53.1601, -2.1840
Parish
Congleton
Postcode
CW12 3TY
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Nearest railway station
Congleton0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dane-in-Shaw Pasture?
Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3TY), in the parish of Congleton.
Is Dane-in-Shaw Pasture a protected site?
Yes — Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is part of the Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Dane-in-Shaw Pasture free to visit?
Yes, Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is free to enter.
How do I get to Dane-in-Shaw Pasture?
The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3TY.