About the reserve

Cannop Bridge Marsh has multiple meandering streams. This nature reserve has a large population of club-rush, a shallow water-loving plant which forms dense stands, along with bullrushes, great willowherb and common reed. Alder and birch trees stand on drier areas.

Common spotted-orchids, marsh pennywort, valerian, skullcap and creeping jenny are found here too. These combine to attract a wide variety
of butterflies, including silver-washed fritillary, dragonflies and damselflies. Birdlife includes reed warblers, moorhens, and reed buntings in the marsh.

Species such as wood warblers, treecreepers and redstarts can be spotted in the woodland.