Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
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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.
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…
Greater plantain
Pushing its way up through the cracks in pavements, the straw-coloured flower spikes of greater plantain or 'broadleaf plantain' are a familiar sight. This 'weed' also pops up…
Ribwort plantain
The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…
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.
Meet the moths of our wetlands and reedbeds
Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.
Plea to treat fragile nature reserves with care
Nature reserves are fragile places. We need people to treat them with care and consideration to protect the wildlife that lives there.