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Getting here
53.60102, -2.92691
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Pochard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Pochard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +66 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +66 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Lesser Celandine, Hart's-Tongue, Ramsons +7 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Reedbed WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route147 m
Main RouteCycling route36 m
Wildlife to spot
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