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The Roaches
Breathtaking views, amazing wildlife, a place to explore - the gateway to Staffordshireās Peak District
Helicopters help with Roaches recovery
The countyās largest nature conservation charity has called in the use of helicopters to help the recovery of land at The Roaches following the large moorland fire at the reserve earlier this yearā¦
Roaches recovery continues
Signs of life are beginning to show at one of Staffordshireās most well-known nature reserves ā less than two years after a fire devastated a large swathe of land.
Winter work at The Roaches
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust celebrates 10 years of management at the iconic Roaches
On May 1 2013, the Trust began its 125-year lease of the Roaches, a magnificent 975-acre area on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
Government approves badger culling to 2026 and ignores public consultation
Today the Government announced that it will continue to issue licenses to kill badgers over the next four years. This will put 130,000 animals at risk of being shot.
Roach
The silvery roach can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks very similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
Learn more about curlews at Roaches walk
People are being invited to learn more about one of one of our unmistakable birds at an iconic nature reserve in Staffordshire.
Take advantage of early-bird sign up prices for Trustās Ride the Roaches cycling sportive
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is inviting people to get on their bike and sign up to this yearās eagerly awaited Ride the Roaches cycling sportive this September ā and help support its conservationā¦
Just a few weeks left to sign up to take part in Trustās Ride the Roaches cycling sportive
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is inviting cyclists of all abilities to sign up now and register their place for its annual fundraising Ride the Roaches cycling sportive ā which takes place in justā¦
Take a Big Wild Walk at The Roaches with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
The countyās largest nature conservation charity is asking people in North Staffordshire to tackle the nature and climate emergency by challenging themselves to a Big Wild Walk this October half-ā¦