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Getting here
53.79308, -2.43364
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 462m away — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 462m away — 2 car parks within reach
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 — Great Crested Grebe, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +87 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird, Delicate Fern-sawfly +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Harlequin Ladybird, Delicate Fern-sawfly +11 more · last seen 2025
Waterside walks
Good match
Reservoir — waterside public access
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Hedge Woundwort, Butterbur, Cuckooflower +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hedge Woundwort, Butterbur, Cuckooflower +5 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ribble WayWalking route114 km
The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.
The Tolkien TrailWalking route11.4 km
Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in
Great Harwood Nature WalkWalking route
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
58 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Weavers WheelCycling route
Weavers Wheel - Spoke 4Cycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Weavers Wheel - Spoke 5Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
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