Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Encounter
Encounter — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Glazebrook · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Encounter is a place of interest in the West Midlands. The site is part of the RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Warrington North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Glazebrook, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area WA3.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Encounter is located in Birchwood, within the West Midlands. It is part of the Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve (NNR), which highlights its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4340, -2.5001
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Birchwood
- Postcode
- WA3 6UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington North
- Nearest railway station
- Glazebrook — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n10091169981 (ODbL)
- commons: "Encounter" at the Birchwood Junction M62 - geograph.org.uk - 2249109.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Encounter?
- Encounter is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 6UJ), in the parish of Birchwood.
- Is Encounter a protected site?
- Yes — Encounter is part of the RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Encounter free to visit?
- Yes, Encounter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Encounter?
- The nearest railway station is Glazebrook, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 6UJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Encounter?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.