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Rigg's Wood

2 ha

📷 Tom Richardson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.86964, -2.88544

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Goldfinch
  • 🌿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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Tree Sparrow +89 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Tree Sparrow +89 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Pedunculate Oak, Dandelion +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Migrant Hawker, Small Tortoiseshell +70 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Migrant Hawker, Small Tortoiseshell +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Holly, Ash, Cow Parsley +65 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Holly, Ash, Cow Parsley +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wyre Way (Fleetwood Peninsula Loop)Walking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Wyre Way (Shard Bridge to Garstang)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Knott EndCycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
The Winmarleigh RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Northern Route To Cockerham and DolphinholmeCycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route
The Nateby and Stakepool RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sandy Lanebridleway · 647 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 647 mPath type: service
Sandy Lanebridleway · 566 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 566 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Junction of Alder Lane and Sandy Lane

📷 Tom Richardson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Junction of Alder Lane and Sandy Lane

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Nearby places

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🌱Bob Williamson ParkUrban park4.1 km→⛪St Mary's Roman Catholic ChurchReligious grounds2.1 km→🌱Peace GardenUrban park4.8 km→⛪Elswick Memorial United Reform ChurchReligious grounds3.6 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→

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