Getting here
53.59686, -2.40595
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
- 🌿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
- 🌿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
Strong match
Lowland fens priority habitat
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Warpers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Full walk - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 13Walking route18 km
GM Ringway Stage 13 - Bury to Bromley Cross
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
🚴Cycling
57 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 80Cycling route
Moss BankCycling route
Bradley Fold CyclewayCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Reservoir behind Samuel Crompton's birthplace, Firwood Fold
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