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Bateswood Nature Reserve

Leycett
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 6AL

Tel: 01889 880100

View across the water at Bateswood, photo by David Wain

About

61 acres of grassland and pools with impressive views over the Cheshire plain. Noted for being an impressive site for skylarks.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Travelling west on the A525 take the monor road on the right just before Madeley Heath signposted to Leycett. After about a mile follow the right hand bend you will see a house perched above a small track on the LEFT follow the track to a gate on the right hand side. (Padlock combination can be gained by phoning the Trust)

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