Black Lake Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Delamere Forest, England
Black Lake Nature Reserve is a protected natural site within Delamere Forest featuring a small lake surrounded by wetland and woodland habitats. The site includes open water, marshy areas, and mature trees that create a varied landscape for wildlife.
The lake formed from melting ice during the last ice age and was reshaped into a duck pond in the 1800s. Over time the water became covered with moss and vegetation, transforming into the wetland habitat visible today.
The Cheshire Wildlife Trust manages this Site of Special Scientific Interest, promoting environmental education and conservation efforts throughout the protected area.
Walking paths circle the lake and are accessible to visitors of varying abilities exploring the reserve. A parking area near the entrance makes it convenient for people arriving by car.
Half the lake surface is covered by a floating mat of sphagnum mosses and cotton grass that moves beneath your feet. This uncommon vegetation type is fragile and creates an unusual environment rarely seen in other reserves.
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