Irthinghead Mires

Irthinghead Mires

Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Site number:
303
Area:
792.0 ha
Designation date:
17-07-1985
Coordinates:
55°03'54"N 02°29'46"W

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Irthinghead Mires. 17/07/85; England; 792 ha; 55°05'N 002°31'W. Nature Reserve, SSSI, Forest Park. A composite site embracing seven separate areas of mire near the Irthing River's source. The site displays internationally important examples of blanket mire, a notable variety of mosses, and typical mire vegetation. It supports breeding waders, several rare plants, and a rare spider. The mires appear to be gradually drying-out as a result of nearby afforestation. Ramsar site no. 303. Most recent RIS information: 1999.
Administrative region: England
National legal designation:
  • forest park
  • national park
  • sssi
Last publication date: 01-01-1999
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)