Getting here
53.58907, -2.64616
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, Mallard, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Carrion Crow +78 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Fox-and-cubs, Nipplewort +145 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hogweed, Fox-and-cubs, Nipplewort +145 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Garlic Mustard, Elder +20 more foraging species
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Eristalis tenax, Syrphus +37 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Eristalis tenax, Syrphus +37 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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
Wigan WayWalking route
Adlington Circular WalkWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km
GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh
🚴Cycling
33 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Standish Mineral LineCycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Main RouteCycling route143 m
Wildlife to spot
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