The
Goldendale Pools site near Tunstall has two ponds which are
very popular with local fishermen. The
northern pool, which is most commonly used for
angling, has little in the way of vegetation,
whilst the southern pool has some emergent vegetation
(Glyceria sp. and Typha sp.) at
its south-western tip. This pool is surrounded
by scrub and grassland containing a large orchid
colony (Dactylorhiza fuchsii, Dactylorhiza
praetermissa and some hybrids). A number of
bat species including noctules and pipistrelles
have been recorded in the area.
Grid reference - SJ 851 513
Site status - Natural Heritage Site
Grade 2 SBI
(Site of Biological Interest)
