The
reserve occupies an area not much bigger than a football
pitch. The site is an example of a 'Schwingmoor',
a floating raft of Sphagnum mosses in a basin mire,
a nationally rare habitat. Lord's Lot Bog has always
been an area of wetland but it is believed that, in
Victorian times, the dam was built to create a boating
or shooting pond.
The
Trust are currently in the process of re-negotiating
an agreement with the Forestry Commission and further
information about the reserve will be available shortly.
In
the meantime for further information please contact:
Location Within Forestry Commission woodland known as Lord's Lot Wood, north- east
of Over Kellet, on the minor road turning northwards towards Borwick from the
B6254, Carnforth to Kirkby Lonsdale road. No practicable public transport. Cars
can be parked in the layby by the Forestry Commission entrance at SD 547710, although
the reserve is best approached from the track leading South-West of the minor
road, just north of another layby at SD 549707.
Access
The woodland is open to the public at all times, so that no permit is required
to visit the reserve. The reserve boundary is not marked on the ground. Visitors
must be warned that the Sphagnum raft floats on deep water. It is dangerous to
venture out onto the Sphagnum, which could also be damaged by trampling. The bog
can be viewed best from the birch scrub along the eastern side. Please do not
use the dam as a footpath - it is particularly dangerous.
Status
This 1.2 hectare Wildlife Site (Lancashire Biological Heritage Site) is owned
by the Forestry Commission.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is a Registered Charity (No. 229325)
and a Registered Company (No.731548)
dedicated to the protection and promotion of the wildlife in Lancashire,
seven boroughs of
Greater Manchester and four of Merseyside, all lying North of the
River Mersey.
Copyright Lancashire Wildlife Trust 2006
