Getting here
53.95139, -2.51425
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦110+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
- 🌿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
- 🐦110+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
- 🌿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 — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Lesser Black-backed Gull +107 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Lesser Black-backed Gull +107 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Marsh-marigold, Tufted Vetch, Spear Thistle +14 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Marsh-marigold, Tufted Vetch, Spear Thistle +14 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Seioptera vibrans, Banded Demoiselle, White-sided Cleaver +4 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Seioptera vibrans, Banded Demoiselle, White-sided Cleaver +4 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 17 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km
A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
The Trough of BowlandCycling route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Forestry Housesbridleway · 150 m
Wildlife to spot
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