Aspull Pumping Station
Getting here
53.56841, -2.56835
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- 🌿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
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- 🌿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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Sorrel, Hogweed, Common Nettle +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +54 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +54 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Sorrel, Meadow Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup +101 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Sorrel, Meadow Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup +101 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km
GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan
Wigan WayWalking route
Adlington Circular WalkWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km
GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh
🚴Cycling
40 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Greater Manchester Route 80Cycling route
N/ACycling route382 m
Wildlife to spot
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