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Pennington Flash Country Park

North West England  >  United Kingdom

Pennington Flashes (LNR) is part of an impressive country park. The lake and surrounding marshland are home to a diverse group of mammals, birds and insects.

Geplaatst* door Chris Miles
Meest recente update 27 december 2022

Beschrijving

The importance of Pennington Flashes for birds is recognised nationally, with over 230 species recorded on site, including the Nachtegaal, Koereiger, Witwangstern, Maskergors and Vaal Stormvogeltje. There is a trail and 3 bird hides to explore the area.

Details

Toegang

Sign posted from the A580 East Lancs Road. Follow the signs and turn onto the A579 Atherleigh Way then left onto the A572 St Helens Road. The main entrance is situated on St Helens Road opposite Leigh Fire Station. For sat nav users the postcode is WN7 3PA or click on the P in the map to get directions. The circular trail around the area is 2 km and along the way you will pass 3 bird hides.

Terrein en leefgebied

Meer , Wetland , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Rietvelden

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente

Route

Breed pad , Onverharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

The term ‘Flashes’ refers to the lakes on the site which were formed over time as a result of the mining subsidence. They are a legacy of Wigan Borough’s industrial heritage and those at Pennington Flash are a stunning example of how the industrial past has developed a beautiful location for wildlife.

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