RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods
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Overview
Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland reserve. It’s perfect for nature enthusiasts to explore and for families to have fun and play together outdoors. This is a delightful oak woodland to walk through – especially in spring and early summer when lots of migrating birds come to breed at the reserve, including flycatchers, redstarts and wood warblers. There are a wide variety of butterflies to spot too. In winter, redwings, fieldfares and winter finches are regular visitors. There's a fascinating nature trail here, so the reserve is a good place for people of all ages to get closer to nature, although the footpaths are steep in places.
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About the area
Staffordshire features lofty moors, deep dales and tremendous views of both. Further south are the six sprawling towns that make up Stoke-on-Trent, which historically have had such an impact on Staffordshire’s fortunes, not to mention its culture and countryside.
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Ballfields Barn
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Lane Head Barns
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Consall Valley Lodge
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The Tawny Hotel
The Tawny Hotel is a one-of-a-kind property, which is sure to leave a memorable impression. Various lodges, treehouses, huts and boathouses are dotted around a peaceful estate, which ha...
Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa
This traditional family-owned inn provides individually designed bedrooms, including several modern 'Garden rooms' with hot tubs, some with 4-poster beds. The smart pub-brasserie, with ...
The Black Lion Inn
The Black Lion is an historic gem of a pub in the heart of the village on the edge of the Peak District. It offers a blend of historic character and modern comfort. The three en suite r...
Quarry House
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