Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve
Feel your worries wash away as you stroll around tranquil lakes and peaceful woodlands brimming with wildlife.
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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.
Accessibility features at our nature reserves
Making nature open for everyone is something that we are committed to here at The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, so here’s a roundup of some of the accessibility…
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.
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…
Wigan and the wonder of willow tits
One of my highlights of the year is Wigan Flashes Open Day - returning to my childhood home and appreciating it's amazing wildlife.
Wigan Greenheart Landscape Recovery
The Wigan Greenheart Landscape Recovery scheme covers a combined area of over 1,400 hectares, including the Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve. We are working together with partners, making connections for nature's recovery.
Moving to the Wild Wigan
Hannah Westhenry, Wigan Reserve Assistant Ranger, discovers the wonders of Wigan for the first time, and instantly falls in love with the North West.
Accessible nature reserves
Limited mobility needn’t mean missing out on nature. Find an accessible nature reserve near you and get closer to wildlife.
Dog-friendly nature reserves
We have many dog-friendly nature reserves. Find out where you can appreciate nature with your four-legged friend and how to minimise disturbance to wildlife.