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Wildlife reserves · West Midlands

Q123010010

Free admission

Q123010010 is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

Q123010010, wildlife reserves in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Congleton · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Q123010010 is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Coordinates: 53.1595°, -2.1854°.

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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
53.1595, -2.1854
Parish
Congleton
Postcode
CW12 3TY
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Nearest railway station
Congleton0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Q123010010?
Q123010010 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3TY), in the parish of Congleton.
Is Q123010010 a listed building?
Q123010010 is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
Is Q123010010 a protected site?
Yes — Q123010010 is part of the Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Q123010010 free to visit?
Yes, Q123010010 is free to enter.
How do I get to Q123010010?
The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3TY.
Are dogs allowed at Q123010010?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.