RSPB Coombes Valley Reserve -

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Situated 7km (4miles) east of Leek in Staffordshire at ST13 7EU, Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland reserve. It’s perfect for nature enthusiasts to explore and for families to have fun and play together outdoors. In spring and early summer, migrating flycatchers and redstarts come to breed. In winter, redwings, fieldfares and winter finches are regular visitors.

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Road Directions

Post code ST13 7EU

The reserve lies off the A523 road to Ashbourne, three miles (4.8 km) east of Leek. Leave Leek on the Ashbourne road. After passing Bradnop, turn up the minor road (and across a railway line) to Apesford (signposted to RSPB Coombes Valley) - the reserve is on the left after a mile (1.6 km).

Turn up the minor road (and across a railway line) to Apesford (signposted to RSPB Coombes Valley) - the reserve is on the left after a mile (1.6 km).

Public Transport Directions

By train

The nearest railway station, Stoke on Trent, is 12 miles (19 km) away and has a taxi rank.

By bus

Bus no. 108 from Leek to Ashbourne. The bus stop is 1.2 miles (2 km) from the reserve entrance. Walk in Ashbourne direction and take first right turn (crossing the disused railway line). Follow this lane until you see the reserve entrance on the left