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 Parrot's Drumble Nature Reserve, Talke Pits, Stoke on Trent, Staffs.
N 53° 04.177 W 002° 15.983
30U E 549153 N 5880266
Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts "Parrot's Drumble" is a hidden gem - a beautiful ancient woodland that is alive with bluebells in the spring.
Waymark Code: WMTVGW
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/10/2017
Views: 2
An information board is situated by a small parking area on Pit Lane.From the parking area walk down the footpath for about a ¼mile and it will take you to the entrance of the reserve indicated by a named marker post.
This is a small reserve covering about 12.00 hectares with a circular trails.
The name derives from the previous owner – Richard Parrott who owned the land in the 1700’s and ‘drumble’ which is a local term for a stream running through a wooded valley.
It is one of the the Trust’s finest ancient woodland nature reserves. Ancient woodland is an area that has been continuously covered by trees since the 1600’s. Trees in the reserve include oak, ash, hazel, birch, rowan, willow and alder.
In the spring time bluebells grow in abundance forming a brilliant carpet of blue beneath the trees. Many flowers such as dogs mercury, wood anemone, marsh marigolds and wood sorrel can also be found.
It is a haven for birds such as, the greater and lesser spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and trees creepers.
The water in Valley Brook which runs through the reserve is
discoloured by iron- oxide which leaches out from nearby ancient mine workings turning it orange.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 12.00 hectares
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
A circular trails
What points of interest are there?:
Ancient trees, wooden carvings, stream, fungi, spring flowers, views
What activities are available?:
Walking
Hours of accessibility?: Open all the time
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Some inclines, it can be uneven and wet in places.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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