Getting here
53.79286, -2.98634
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Bittern +99 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Bittern +99 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Daisy, Marsh Woundwort, Wild Teasel +80 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Daisy, Marsh Woundwort, Wild Teasel +80 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Blackthorn, Elder, Red Dead-nettle +9 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Fairy Ring Champignon, Mallow Rust, Daisy Rust · last seen 2025; Fungi — Fairy Ring Champignon, Mallow Rust, Daisy Rust · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Brunel Waypublic footpath · 194 m
🚴Cycling
55 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Tower WayCycling route
Park WayCycling route
Route 62Cycling route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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