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Marford Quarry

Old sand and gravel quarry with grassland and scrub; excellent for wildflowers and butterflies

This disused Marford Quarry has become colonised by many interesting plants and butterflies since it closed in 1972

Species and habitats

Habitats
Grassland

Nearby nature reserves

Three Cornered Meadow
3 miles - North Wales Wildlife Trust
Moston Community Nature Reserve
9 miles - Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Hockenhull Platts
10 miles - Cheshire Wildlife Trust

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Reserve information

Location
2.5 miles north northeast of Wrexham
Marford
Wrexham
LL12 8TQ
Map reference
SJ 357 560
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Public transport
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Opening Times
Open at all times
Size
10.52 hectares
Walking information
A network of paths over uneven ground
Parking
Parking is available either side of the bridge
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Grazing animals
no
Reserve manager
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01352 810469
nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org