Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
Wildfowl, waders and abundant wildflowers thrive in this tranquil oasis of lakes and woodland.
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Mere Sands Wood
Mere Sands Wood is one of our stunning wetland nature reserves, home to butterflies, dragonflies, kingfishers, bitterns and so much more.
Our LWT Staff’s Favourite Reserves
In the spirit of all things active and autumnal, we asked staff what their favourite reserves were for a peaceful walk.
Using our Reserves for Filming or Events
Our reserves are a wonderful place for photography. If you want to take pictures there, here are a few things to bear in mind. Please note, you must seek permission to film commercially or hold events on our sites.
Easter Xplorer Challenge at Heysham Nature Reserve - map pack materials
Map pack materials
Mere Sands Wood events
Mere Sands Wood events
Latest wildlife sightings on our reserves - May 2026
Our summer migrant birds have returned and are enjoying our nature havens across the county. As we adjust to the current heatwave, it's important to remember that nature reserves, and your…
Where to spot birds of prey on our nature reserves
As we drift into autumn so many wildlife spectacles await us, none more so than amazing birds of prey soaring above our nature reserves in Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside.
Volunteering at Mere Sands Wood
Love Mere Sands Wood? Want to make sure our visitors love it too? Volunteer with us!
Improvements at Mere Sands Wood
Improvement works are ongoing at Mere Sands Wood. Check this page for the latest news.
Essential work at Mere Sands Wood
We would like to inform you of the next stage of the important and exciting work to improve access and wildlife viewing areas on our popular Mere Sands Wood nature reserve.
Latest wildlife sightings on our reserves - April 2026
Our butterflies are back! As are many spring and summer migrant birds, plus our familiar favourite resident wildlife, like kestrels at Brockholes and barn owls at Lunt Meadows. Explore the…