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Blea Tarn Reservoir

12 ha

📷 shikari · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

54.02012, -2.77462

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Mallard
  • 🌿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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Mallard, Carrion Crow +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Jackdaw, Mallard, Carrion Crow +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Daisy, Cuckooflower +136 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lesser Celandine, Daisy, Cuckooflower +136 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Hawthorn, Wild Marjoram +21 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Harlequin Ladybird, Red-tailed Bumblebee +42 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Carder Bee, Harlequin Ladybird, Red-tailed Bumblebee +42 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lune Valley RambleWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wyre Way (Garstang to Abbeystead)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

65 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
City LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
University Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Blea Tarn Reservoir from the road

📷 shikari · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Blea Tarn Reservoir from the road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Williamson ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Williamson ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Ryelands ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Barton Road Playing FieldUrban park1.6 km→🌱Ecohub Forest GardenUrban park1.8 km→🌱Fork to Fork Forest GardenUrban park2.2 km→

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