A stunning woodland reserve home to an abundance of wildlife

Situated in the centre of Cheadle the nature reserve surrounds a 1.25km stretch of Cecilly Brook

Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane.

The meandering Piddle Brook and three adjacent meadows are rich in wildflowers and wildlife.

*Due to work being carried out on site, access to the reserve will be limited during this time*

A flood lagoon with an impressive diversity of habitats and lots of wildlife including…

Attractive marsh and open pools, next to the meandering river Great Ouse

One of our largest nature reserves located in the spectacular wild landscape of the Staffordshire Moorlands

An old traditional hay meadow with beautiful wild flowers.

An extraordinarily atmospheric place, with a wonderful feeling of antiquity on the edge of The Stiperstones.

A peaceful place to take time out and enjoy the natural world.

A wildlife gem in a 2km corridor of grasslands, pools and hedgerows