Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish
Getting here
53.58054, -2.66344
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Lesser Celandine, Red Campion +150 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hogweed, Lesser Celandine, Red Campion +150 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Garlic Mustard, Common Nettle +20 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis tenax, Alder Leaf Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Alder Leaf Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird +39 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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
Squires Heypublic footpath · 187 m
Squires Heypublic footpath · 86 m
🚴Cycling
37 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Standish Mineral LineCycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Main RouteCycling route143 m
🐴Horse riding
8 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Beech Walkbridleway · 137 m
Beech Walkbridleway · 114 m
Beech Walkbridleway · 273 m
Green Lanebridleway · 365 m
Green Lanebridleway · 214 m
Wildlife to spot
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