Nature Reserves

Black Brook

Leek

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

Cotton Dell

Oakamoor

A pretty reserve with ancient woodlands and flower-rich grassland, located within a secluded river valley.*When visiting Cotton Dell, please read 'parking info' on this page*

A purple covering of heather in the foreground with a steep sandy valley with grass and other heathland plants, trees in the distance along with a pylon and houses, an overcast sky overhead

Gentleshaw Common

Rugeley

Gentleshaw Common became Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's 27th nature reserve after we signed a 99-year lease with Lichfield District Council to manage the site. 'A haven for a whole host…

Gun Moor

Leek , Staffordshire

A lovely site for walking. A circular path takes you through a mix of habitats from open heath to woodland and provides excellent views towards Tittesworth Reservoir and The Roaches.

A view over a heather filled landscape with purple flowers. A mist filled valley in the far distance and a blue sky with scattered clouds overhead

Ipstones Edge

Ipstones

Actually three parcels of land; Swineholes Wood, Black Heath and Casey Bank; all within close proximity to each other

Knotbury Common

An important site part of the Leek Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest, South Pennine Moors Special Area of Conservation and the Peak District Moors Special Protected Area.