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Damas Gill Reservoir

5 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Red Grouse (scotica) and Curlew
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Red Grouse (scotica), Curlew, Carrion Crow +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Red Grouse (scotica), Curlew, Carrion Crow +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Turkeytail, Jelly Ear +42 more · last seen 2020; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Turkeytail, Jelly Ear +42 more · last seen 2020

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — daffodils, Snowdrop, Purple Moor-grass +182 more · last seen 2025; Plants — daffodils, Snowdrop, Purple Moor-grass +182 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Rowan, Bramble, Common Nettle +22 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 25 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wyre Way (Tarnbrook Loop)Walking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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

27 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
The Trough of BowlandCycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
University Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Damas Gill Reservoir and Clougha

Damas Gill Reservoir and Clougha

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