Reserves and species

Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Over Kellet Pond

This small pond is an important area of wetland habitat bounded by pasture and the houses and footpaths of Over Kellet village.
 
Five species of amphibian are known to have bred on the reserve: Common Frog and Common Toad, Palmate Newt, Smooth Newt and the European protected Great Crested Newt. The pond lies in an area where the geographical ranges of all five species coincide. Notable wetland plants include species of base-rich swamps such as Bladder Sedge (Vulnerable in Lancashire) and Marsh Cinquefoil. Bog Pondweed and Horned Pondweed also occur.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
0.10
Short Description: 
Pond supporting breeding amphibians as well as wetland plantlife and invertebrates.
Smartphone Description: 
This small pond is an important area of wetland habitat bounded by pasture and the houses and footpaths of the village. Five species of amphibian are known to have bred here: Common Frog and Common Toad, Palmate Newt, Smooth Newt and Great Crested Newt. Notable wetland plants include Bladder Sedge and Marsh Cinquefoil.
Location
Address: 
Reserve is at the southern end of Greenways in the village of Over Kellet, east of Carnforth.
Town: 
Carnforth
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
LA6 1DE
Grid ref: 
SD 525 698
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Steve Ryder
Reserve phone number: 
01524 855030
Reserve email address: 
sryder@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Summerseat Nature Reserve

The reserve is on the site of the former Ramsbottom Sewage Treatment Works, demolished in 1987 and lies within a bend of the River Irwell known as Summerseat Island.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
6.70
Short Description: 
A former water treatment plant that has been transformed into woodland and meadow.
Smartphone Description: 
The reserve is on the site of the former Ramsbottom Sewage Treatment Works, demolished in 1987. It lies within a bend of the River Irwell known as Summerseat Island. The sludge lagoons, which form the western part of the site, now comprise of established woodland, having being planted as saplings by United Utilities. A stand of common reed is also present. Two ponds have also been established, the larger one having a healthy population of dragonflies and damselflies. These include Broad-bodied Chaser and Southern Hawker.
Location
Address: 
Railway Street, Nr Summerseat Garden Centre
Town: 
Bury
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
BL9 5QD
Grid ref: 
SD 793 146
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open by arrangement.
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Access: 
No
Access info: 
No general access. Contact the Reserve Manager for more information.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Kim Coverdale
Reserve phone number: 
07841 996722
Reserve email address: 
kcoverdale@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Dean Wood

Dean Wood is an impressive site; this deep, narrow, wooded clough is typical of those found on the West Pennine Moors.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
5.00
Short Description: 
An impressive site; a deep narrow wooded clough typical of those found on the West Pennine Moors.
Smartphone Description: 
Dean Wood is an impressive site. This deep, narrow, wooded clough is typical of those found on the West Pennine Moors. The lack of undisturbed wooded valleys in the local area and the relatively unspoilt nature of Dean Wood means it is a special haven for wildlife.
Location
Address: 
North of Rivington village along the valley of Dean Brook, off Sheephouse Lane, Rivington
Town: 
Chorley
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
BL6 7
Grid ref: 
SD 629153
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Access: 
No
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
Keep to footpaths
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
John Haddon
Reserve phone number: 
01772 317239
Reserve email address: 
jhaddon@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Moston Fairway

DISCOVER THIS UNIQUE URBAN WILDERNESS

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
1.40
Short Description: 
A small area of base-rich marshland that developed 80-100 years ago.
Smartphone Description: 
Moston Fairway is a small area of base rich marshland that developed 80-100 years ago, forming part of the Moston Exchange sidings. The site is special in that large areas of marsh are rare in urban surrounds and Moston is unique in the city of Manchester. Its ecological value arises from the diversity of plant and animal communities on site.
Location
Address: 
The Links, Off The Fairway, Moston
Town: 
Manchester
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
M40
Grid ref: 
SD 884 016
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Part of the reserve runs alongside the Manchester and Rochdale railway line. There is a fence along the reserve boundary for safety and on no account should visitors cross this fence line.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Martyn Walker
Reserve phone number: 
01204 663754
Reserve email address: 
mwalker@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Moor Piece Nature Reserve

An area of semi-natural woodland dominated by Birch, with a fringe of conifers along the northwestern boundary. In addition there is a block of predominantly Scots Pine plantation, which is developing a Birch understory.  
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
28.00
Short Description: 
A mix of semi-natural woodland dominated by birch, and conifer plantation.
Smartphone Description: 
An area of semi-natural woodland dominated by Birch, with a fringe of conifers along the northwestern boundary. In addition there is a block of predominantly Scots Pine plantation, which is developing a Birch understory. Over 80 species of bird have been recorded here, of which 38 have been confirmed as breeding. The main ornithological significance lies in the population of breeding Pied Flycatcher and Redstart.
Location
Address: 
Rabbit Lane North of Bashall Eaves
Town: 
Clitheroe
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
BB7 3NB
Grid ref: 
SD 692 446
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Available to members only. Contact the Reserve Manager.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Kim Coverdale
Reserve phone number: 
07841 996722
Reserve email address: 
kcoverdale@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Freemans Pasture Local Nature Reserve

This small, wildflower-rich pasture is situated on a steep, south-facing slope in the valley of the Clancutt Brook, which flows between the villages of Coppull and Charnock Richard, south-west of Chorley

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
1.20
Short Description: 
A small, wildflower-rich pasture situated on a steep, south-facing slope in the valley of Clancutt Brook.
Smartphone Description: 
This small, wildflower-rich pasture is situated on a steep, south-facing slope in the valley of the Clancutt Banks. The pasture has over 120 plant species, many of which are characteristic of very old grassland. A small area of scrubby, oak woodland occurs in one corner.
Location
Address: 
Lies by the eastern side of Glasgow to London railway line, off Pear Tree Avenue or just off Chorley Lane.
Town: 
Charnock Richard
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
PR7
Grid ref: 
SD 564 154
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Not open
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
No
Access info: 
No access.
Parking: 
No
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
John Haddon
Reserve phone number: 
01772 317239
Reserve email address: 
jhaddon@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve

The Flashes (or lakes) are a legacy of the town's industrial past and were formed as a result of mining subsidence.
 
Some of the flashes were partially filled with colliery waste and ash from the nearby Westwood Power Station. Ince Moss Colliery closed in 1962 and Westwood Power Station was demolished as recently as 1989. Natural colonization and large-scale reclamation works have helped heal the industrial scars, turning the area into the amenity it is today.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
260.00
Short Description: 
Wigan Flashes are a legacy of the town's industrial past.
Smartphone Description: 
The Flashes are a legacy of the town's industrial past and were formed as a result of mining subsidence. Habitats include large areas of open water, reedbed, fen, rough grassland, wet woodland and scrub. Over 200 species of bird, 15 species of dragonfly and 6 species of orchid have been recorded.
Location
Address: 
Carr Lane off Poolstock Lane (B5238)
Town: 
Wigan
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
WN3 5NY ‎
Grid ref: 
SD 585 030
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Access info: 
Picnic area at Ochre Flash.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Mark Champion
Reserve phone number: 
01942 233976
Reserve email address: 
mchampion@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Grey Heron
Tufted Duck
Willow Tit
Reed Warbler
Coot
Pochard
Goldeneye
Common Spotted orchid
Bittern
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Willow Farm Wood Nature Reserve

The site lies in farmland near to the village of Gregson Lane in the Borough of South Ribble, Lancashire.
 
The Blackpool to Leeds railway line bisects it. It was formerly an area of semi-improved pasture, but was planted in 1993 with a mix of native broad-leaved tree and shrub species, accomplished thanks to funding from a Forestry Authority Woodland Grant Scheme.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
1.70
Short Description: 
Formerly an area of semi-improved pasture replanted with a mix of tree and shrub species.
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve was formerly an area of semi-improved pasture but was planted with a mix of native broad-leaved tree and shrub species. A portion of the grassland has not been planted and is being allowed to develop naturally. There's also a rather derelict looking old pond on site. A nationally notable water beetle has been recorded.
Location
Address: 
Willow Farm Wood Nature Reserve, Walton-le-Dale.
Town: 
Preston
County: 
Lancashire
Postcode: 
PR5 6
Grid ref: 
SD 589 258
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Contact the Trust
Parking: 
Yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
John Haddon
Reserve phone number: 
01772 317239
Reserve email address: 
jhaddon@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Water Beetle
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Haskayne Cutting Nature Reserve

Disused railway lines often provide excellent 'corridors' for wildlife and Haskayne Cutting is no exception. A surprising diversity of habitats has developed since the line was closed in 1952. Seasonal open water, marsh, acid and calcareous grassland (a rare combination in this part of Lancashire) scrub and Keuper sandstone outcrops are all found on this reserve.

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
6.75
Short Description: 
A suprising diversity of habitats along a closed railway line
Smartphone Description: 
A suprising diversity of habitats has developed since this railway closed in 1952. Seasonal open water, marsh, acid and calcareous grassland scrub and Keuper standstone outcrops are all found on this reserve. More than 172 vascular plants have been recorded in the cutting with four different species of marsh orchid in the northern most section and numerous mosses, liverworts and ferns contribute to the attraction for humans and wildlife
Location
Address: 
3 miles west of Ormskirk on the Lancashire coastal plain
Town: 
Ormskirk
County: 
Lancashire
Grid ref: 
SD 357 089
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access: 
No
Access info: 
Contact the Trust
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Wellingtons required at all times of year. The site is not accessible to wheelchairs.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
John Haddon
Reserve phone number: 
01772 317239
Reserve email address: 
jhaddon@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Haskayne Cutting Nature Reserve
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by lancashire
2011-05-03 14:17

Longworth Clough Nature Reserve

Longworth Clough nature reserve lies within the West Pennine Moors Management Area. It supports an outstanding mosaic of woodland, wetland and grassland, rich in wildlife.

Reserve details
Trust: 
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Trust Website: 
http://www.lancswt.org.uk
Size: 
52.17
Short Description: 
An outstanding mosaic of woodland, wetland and grassland; rich in wildlife
Smartphone Description: 
The Clough was once part of the estate of Longworth Hall, the seat of the Longworth family. The complex drainage of the site is not well understood but the resultant ground water seepages produce patches of clush-mire, supporting yellow iris, common spotted orchid and bog asphodel. There is a very rich invertebrate community, including butterflies such as small skipper, large white and red admiral
Location
Address: 
0.5 miles northwest of Egerton (south of Longworth Road)
Town: 
Bolton
County: 
Lancashire
Grid ref: 
SD 695 102
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking in rough laybys on the Longworth Road
Walking information: 
Please stay on footpaths
Grazing animals: 
Cattle, sheep and ponies
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
John Haddon
Reserve phone number: 
01772 317239
Reserve email address: 
jhaddon@lancswt.org.uk
Photos
Photo: 
Longworth Clough Nature Reserve
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve