Is Risley Moss open during lockdown?

Risley Moss During Covid-19 The visitor centre is not currently open due to the coronavirus and the toilets are also closed. So if you’re looking for a lovely location for a peaceful and easy short walk near Warrington, Risley Moss is definitely the place to go.

Who owns Risley Moss?

Warrington Borough Council
Risley Moss is managed by Warrington Borough Council. Risley Moss is a remnant of the boggy landscape that was created by the ending of the last ice age.

How big is Risley Moss?

210.5 acres
It is a country park, Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve. It covers an area of 210.5 acres (85.2 ha) and is one of the last remaining fragments of the raised bogs that once covered large areas of South Lancashire and North Cheshire.

Are dogs allowed in Risley Moss?

Owners should be considerate to sensitive conservation sites and are encouraged to keep dogs on leads at Risley Moss. …

Are there snakes in Warrington?

The adder is our only venomous snake. Adders, like other reptiles slough or shed their skins every few weeks.

Is Delamere Forest safe for dogs?

Your Forest Dog Code Take the lead Forests are great spaces for your dog to enjoy, just make sure you know when you need to use the lead. Keep your eyes peeled Please respect other visitors, wildlife and livestock, keep your eyes open and your dog within sight.

Where can I walk my dog in Chester?

Our Favourite Dog Walking Places around Chester

• Walk Mill, Waverton. This is a favourite walk for Monty, Megan and Martha as we meet up with friends for a lovely walk across the fields before stopping in the lovely cafe.
• The Gowy, Mickle Trafford.
• Delamere Forest.
• Woodland Walk, Tarvin.

How can you tell the difference between a grass snake and an adder?

Grass snakes do not have the dark zigzag down their backs like adders, making them easy to tell apart. Grass snakes are grey-green coloured with black bars down their sides and a yellow and black ‘collar’ around the neck.

Do adders eat grass snakes?

Adders feed primarily on small mammals, such as voles and mice, and lizards. They will also eat frogs, newts and small birds and their chicks. Unlike grass snakes which constrict their prey, adders use their venomous bite to subdue their meals.

Is there Alabama Rot in Delamere Forest?

A heartbroken dog owner has shared a warning after her beloved Cocker Spaniel died from a deadly disease called Alabama Rot. Rebecca Fox, 29, and her husband James were holidaying at the new Forest Holidays in Delamere Forest with their dogs in mid-May and had also visited beaches in North Wales.

Can you treat Alabama Rot?

How is Alabama rot treated? Dogs only showing skin ulcers will usually be treated non-invasively, while dogs showing signs of kidney problems will need more intensive supportive care. At the moment Alabama rot can only be confirmed once a dog is dead and so it is impossible to know how many dogs survive.

Is there Alabama rot in Delamere Forest?

Where is Risley Moss in Warrington, Cheshire, England?

Risley Moss is an area of peat bog situated near Birchwood in Warrington, England. It is a country park, Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve.

Are there any new trails at Risley Moss?

In 2018, The Mersey Forest secured a Tesco Bags of Help grant for the Ranger Service which has enabled the creation of three brand new trails for Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve. Thanks to the Tesco Bags of Help grant we’ve been able to renew and update the old orienteering course.

Is the visitor centre at Risley Moss closed?

Please note: The Visitor Centre and public toilets will remain closed until further notice due to Covid restrictions. We apologise for any inconvenience. Did you know our rangers at Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve regularly work with primary schools, colleges, universities and uniform groups (such as brownies and clubs)?

What are Boggart and friends at Risley Moss?

Our Boggart and Friends trail is also new to Risley Moss Wildlife and Nature reserve. In case you didn’t know, Boggarts are ancient mythical creatures said to inhabit peat bogs. The Risley Moss Boggart family are a series of chainsaw sculptures together with their wildlife friends dotted around the reserve.