Sorby Natural History Society (Sheffield) joint with the Shropshire Lichen Group
Lichen Meeting to Coombes Valley RSPB Reserve
Friday 19 September 2025
Leader: Steve Price, email: lichenrecords@sorby.org.uk
Meet at 10.30 at the RSPB Coombes Valley car park SK009533 (Ashenhurst Lane, Bradnop, Leek ST13 7EU).
Lichens on the veteran trees and semi-natural ancient woodland on this valley side site are waiting to be recorded – currently on the British Lichen Society database there is but only a single record.
Some paths are steep and can be muddy so please bring suitable footwear.
As always beginners are most welcome. Bring along a hand-lens and id. guides if you have them. The plan is for a full-day meeting so do bring along a drink and lunch.
to see a map of the area click here: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=400929&Y=353394&A=Y&Z=115&ax=400929&ay…