Foulshaw Moss
Foulshaw Moss is an incredibly peaceful nature reserve that offers something special for all wildlife enthusiasts.
Opening times, entry costs, facilities and directions
Things to see
Although the landscape is challenging, boardwalk makes visiting easy-going, with routes leading through peaty pools or out onto the open moss where many different insects.
Top species
This species was reintroduced to the site
Flight period is April to September.
Easy to identify by their white face.
Image by David Clarke
Seasonal Highlights
The rare White-faced Darters start emerging from the bog pools in spring.
Common Hawker can be seen on the hunt in summer.
In autumn Black Darter sunbath on the boardwalks.
Image by Andrew, flickr
Contact Information
Cumbria Wildlife TrustGosling Sike
Houghton
Carlisle
CA3 0LD
T: 01228 829570
Species Information
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