Cow Myers (wetland)

Cow Myers
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Kex Beck, with Carr Myers fen in the background
Cow Myers (wetland) is located in North Yorkshire
Cow Myers (wetland)
Location within North Yorkshire
LocationNorth Yorkshire
Grid referenceSE270729
Coordinates54°09′04″N 1°35′17″W / 54.1512°N 1.5881°W / 54.1512; -1.5881
InterestBiological
Area15.2791 hectares (0.1528 km2; 0.05899 sq mi)
Notification26 January 1984
Location mapMagic Map (Defra)

Cow Myers is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. The site was designated in 1984 for its fen and alder carr habitat, which supports a diversity of wetland plant life. Of particular interest are the bird's eye primrose (Primula farinosa) which is scarce in Yorkshire,[1] and early marsh orchid. There is no public access to this site, no vehicular access, and no public facilities.

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