Getting here
54.09063, -2.73343
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
- 🌿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
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
- 🌿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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Syrphus, Eristalis pertinax +106 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Syrphus, Eristalis pertinax +106 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Dog's Mercury, Meadowsweet, Devil's-bit Scabious +20 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Dog's Mercury, Meadowsweet, Devil's-bit Scabious +20 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Meadowsweet, Hogweed, Sand Leek +1 more foraging species
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Lune Valley RambleWalking route
🚴Cycling
65 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
City LoopCycling route
Route 69Cycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Wildlife to spot
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