Foulshaw Moss, Lowland raised mire in Witherslack, England.
Foulshaw Moss is a lowland raised mire in Witherslack featuring deep peat deposits with wooden boardwalks and viewing platforms throughout the site. The wetland shows different vegetation zones and standing water areas that support various forms of life.
The site came under protection by Cumbria Wildlife Trust in 1998, marking the start of major restoration work. Planted conifers were removed and water levels raised to recreate bog conditions that had been lost.
The reserve demonstrates local conservation work and allows visitors to experience how people engage with peatland habitats in their natural state. Boardwalks let you move through the landscape while respecting the fragile ecosystem underneath.
Access is from the A590 road with free parking available near the entrance. The wooden boardwalks make walking easy and keep you dry even though the ground below is wet and soft.
White-faced darter dragonflies live here, making this one of the few places in Cumbria where you can see them. These striking insects appear during the warmer months and attract dragonfly watchers to the site.
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