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THE WIGAN FLASHES

175 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Wigan Flashes · CC BY-SA 3.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome175 ha

Getting here

53.52313, -2.62603

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 111m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: GM Ringway Stage 16

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km

GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan

Named routeLength 16.2 kmRegional walking route
Wigan WayWalking route
Named route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km

GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh

Named routeLength 16.3 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 55Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface blocks
Main RouteCycling route45 m
Named routeRef 55Length 45 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface cobbles
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 55Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route84 m
Named routeLength 84 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

The Wigan Flashes is a Local Nature Reserve covering 175 hectares located in Wigan, North West England. Visitors typically find a range of wetlands and grasslands that support species such as waterfowl and dragonflies, along with walking trails for wildlife observation.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wigan Flashes

📷 Wikipedia · Wigan Flashes · CC BY-SA 3.0

Wigan Flashes

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉THREE SISTERS (WIGAN)Nature reserve1.9 km→🌱Alexandra ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Laithwaite ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Mesnes ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Jubilee ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱King George V Playing FieldsUrban park3.8 km→

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