Freemans Pasture
Burnet moths, butterflies and beautiful wildflowers brighten up this small but idyllic grassland meadow near Chorley.
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Freeman's Pools
Rare trees, wintering waders and hunting raptors see Freeman’s Pools put on a show during every season.
Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
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.
Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
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 - 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…
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…
Upland acid grassland and rush pasture
These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.
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.