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Wester Moss and Polmaise Colliery

101 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome101 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Redwing and Fieldfare
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 484m away

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Redwing, Fieldfare, Goldeneye +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Redwing, Fieldfare, Goldeneye +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Green-veined White, Peacock +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

92 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
Named routeRef 76Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Route 765Cycling route
Named routeRef 765National Cycle Network
Route 768Cycling route
Named routeRef 768National Cycle Network
The Devon WayCycling route
Named routeRef 767National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route518 m
Named routeRef 76Length 518 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 76Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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