Wetley Moor Common

Wetley Moor is a 118 hectare open public access area of common land and lowland heath land in Werrington.

Seventy hectares of the site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the lowland heath land. There is long history of mining and quarrying dating from 1698 up to more recent bell pits dug during the 1920's.

Wetley Common Moor is jointly owned and managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and us.

Location

Wetley Moor, Armshead Road, Werrington ST9 0EL

Footpaths from Kaydor Close and Washerwall Lane in Werrington, Brookhouse Lane in Bucknall and Eaves Lane, Light Oaks all lead to the moor.

Parking

There is a small car park for 8 cars off Armshead Road, Werrington.
Grid reference SJ 938 481

Features

• Lowland heath land of gorse, heather and bilberry
• Breeding birds such as linnet, whitethroat and rare grasshopper warblers
• Three marked walks - paths can be very muddy so wear appropriate footwear
• Small picnic area off Armshead Road
• Site leaflet available from Werrington Library

Caring for the site

• Follow the countryside code (PDF) [2MB](opens new window) 
• Put your litter or dog waste in the bins provided
• Keep your dog under control - do not let it chase or worry wildlife
• Leave gates as you find them
• Stay on the paths to reduce erosion and disturbance
• Using motorbikes and all terrain vehicles is illegal and damages the heath land
• Do not start fires
• If you see any significant ground movement telephone the coal authority on 01625 646333

Management

This site is now managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust to contact them or report a problem please call 01889 880100 or email info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk