Getting here
53.63770, -2.50080
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 — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕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, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Kestrel +85 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Kestrel +85 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Black Darter, Common Hawker, Common Blue Damselfly +24 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Rhododendron, Cross-leaved Heath, Cuckooflower +54 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Rhododendron, Cross-leaved Heath, Cuckooflower +54 more · last seen 2026
Waterside walks
Strong match
parking, toilets; Reservoir — waterside public access
Family friendly
Good match
toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Warpers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Tacklers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Full walk - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Rotary WayWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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