Colliers Moss Common

This common was created on the spoil & waste from the Bold Colliery & Power Station. A diverse landscape with water features (including lagoons, streams, wetland areas & a fishery), focal points, artworks, seating areas & an amphitheatre all serve to make the whole site a beautiful & peaceful place to explore as well as important habitat for wildlife. The widespread network of paths ensures good access for walkers, cyclists & horseriders.

The remnants of mossland around the fringes of the site have been restored and areas of sphagnum moss are expanding. The site supports a range of notable species including water vole, common lizard and 16 species of dragonfly including Blacktailed Skimmer and Emperor.

As a result of additional funding a car park has been created using recycled materials. The gateway and internal gates have been improved – the design of which was inspired by the cooling towers of the power station previously located on the Moss. A footpath has been constructed as well as new signs and a toposcope, information on what visitors can view and where, have also been added to help people get the most out of the area. As a result of the improvements half of the site has been designated as a Local Nature Reserve.