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Fields and a river bordering Aughton Moss nature reserve

Aughton Woods

Step into Aughton Woods and enter a magical place where wildlife and wildflowers flourish.

  • Birdwatching
  • Bluebells
  • Exploring woods
  • Getting away from it all
  • Wheelchair friendly
The floating Visitor Village in front of the reeds at Brockholes nature reserve

Brockholes Nature Reserve

A new kind of nature reserve where both people and wildlife thrive alongside one another.

  • A family day out
  • Birdwatching
  • Drinks and food
  • Insect spotting
  • Wheelchair friendly
The visitor's board at Cross Hill Quarry nature reserve

Cross Hill Quarry Local Nature Reserve

Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

  • Birdwatching
  • Exploring woods
  • Geological interest
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Wildflowers
Wildflowers bordering a path at Foxhill Bank nature reserve

Foxhill Bank Local Nature Reserve

Birds and amphibians thrive in this small but important nature reserve hidden among the urban landscape.

  • Birdwatching
  • Exploring woods
  • Historical interest
  • Lichens and mosses
  • Wheelchair friendly
Mere Sands wood

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

Wildfowl, waders and abundant wildflowers thrive in this tranquil oasis of lakes and woodland.

  • Birdwatching
  • Getting away from it all
  • Insect spotting
  • Overwintering birds
  • Wheelchair friendly

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