Getting here
53.91939, -2.51633
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Mallard
- 🌿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
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Mallard
- 🌿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 — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Lapwing +88 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Lapwing +88 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Southern Hawker, Hydropsyche pellucidula, Hydropsyche siltalai +54 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Southern Hawker, Hydropsyche pellucidula, Hydropsyche siltalai +54 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Hyacinthoides, Sweet Cicely +19 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bluebell, Hyacinthoides, Sweet Cicely +19 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
The Chipping RoundCycling route
The Trough of BowlandCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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