Getting here
53.80747, -2.89859
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 — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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 — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch +84 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch +84 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Greater Periwinkle, Holly, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +28 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Greater Periwinkle, Holly, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +28 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral +34 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Hawthorn, Raspberry
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Walking
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Route 62Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route722 m
Main RouteCycling route395 m
Main RouteCycling route793 m
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