Getting here
53.58740, -2.50443
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 — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🍄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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🍄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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +68 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Marsh-marigold, Coltsfoot, Broad-leaved Helleborine +36 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Marsh-marigold, Coltsfoot, Broad-leaved Helleborine +36 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Common Darter, Large Red Damselfly +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Common Darter, Large Red Damselfly +22 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Pale Bramble Rust · last seen 2025; Fungi — Pale Bramble Rust · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Bilberry, Guelder-rose, Ramsons +4 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Rotary WayWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km
GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan
🚴Cycling
40 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Greater Manchester Route 80Cycling route
N/ACycling route58 m
N/ACycling route382 m
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