Reserves and speciesAbbots Moss

Abbots Moss

Posted by cheshire
2011-05-03 14:14

Abbots Moss, with a peat base dating from around 7000 years ago, lies surrounded by Delamere Forest. The site is a superb example of a floating ‘schwingmoor’ bog, and is home to a number of delicate and specialised plants and wildlife, including the carnivorous sundew. As one of the few remaining remnants of this rare habitat in Cheshire, and a habitat that is easily damaged and difficult to safely negotiate, it has restricted public access. Comprising of 12 ha across Shemmy Moss and South Moss, a mosaic of bog pools, heath, sphagnum rafts and flora provide a haven for large numbers of dragonflies including four-spotted chasers.
Green hairstreak butterflies are also found at Abbots Moss. There is also an impressive list of almost 150 spiders recorded on the moss.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
13.60
Short Description: 
A large area of acid bog with some areas of dry heath and bog pools
Smartphone Description: 
The reserve comprises a large area of acid bog with a smaller area of dry heath. It is covered with a floating carpet of vegetation, of which sphagnum moss dominates. It is fairly rich in spiders (148+ species recorded)
Location
Address: 
The reserve lies within Delamere Forest, to the east of the A49
Town: 
Northwich
County: 
Cheshire
Postcode: 
CW8 2ES
Grid ref: 
SJ 594 687
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Access onto the reserve is restriced by permit only
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Sorry, this reserve is not accessible for those with limited mobility
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
Please contact the Trust; research or special group visits can be arranged on request.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01948 820728
Reserve email address: 
info@cheshirewt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve