Swallows Wood
Swallows Wood Coordinates: 53°28′32″N 1°59′19″W / 53.47550°N 1.98871°Wis a nature reserve near Hollingworth, north Derbyshire. The 60-acre (240,000 m2) reserve, which contains semi-natural woodlands, meadows, ponds and marsh areas,[1] is owned by United Utilities who are responsible for its management. The site was formerly occupied by the Hollingworth and Waste Lodge reservoirs; these were demolished in 1987, and the nature reserve was installed in their place.[2]
The route of the proposed Longdendale Bypass would pass through the nature reserve and there is an ongoing campaign to save the wood.[3] Although the bypass has been threatening the wood for nearly 30 years Tameside Council have just recently committed to plant 10,000 managed trees, in an attempt to gradually move the woodland away from the bypass route.[4]
The wood is located on the fringes of the Peak District National Park, many walkers enjoy the area as the views over the woods and moorland are particularly impressive.[5][6]
The area is named after former land owner John Swallow[citation needed].
[edit] References
- ^ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Swallows_Wood_noticeboard.JPG
- ^ The Peak District National Park - Fact Zone 21. Longdendale in the National Park
- ^ Campaign to Save Swallow's Wood :: Stop the A628 Mottram-Tintwistle Bypass!
- ^ State of the Area
- ^ Circular Walking Route 1: Swallow's Wood and Cow Lane (via Devil's Bridge)
- ^ Walking Route 2: Mottram Old Hall and Cow Lane
[edit] External links
- Save Swallow's Wood campaign
- A webpage listing the Birds spotted in and around Swallows Wood and Arnfield Reservoir by Brenden Preece
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