Beskrivning
The importance of Pennington Flashes for birds is recognised nationally, with over 230 species recorded on site, including the sydnäktergal, Kohäger, skäggtärna, gråhuvad sparv and Klykstjärtad stormsvala. There is a trail and 3 bird hides to explore the area.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Sign posted from the A580 East Lancs Road. Follow the signs and turn onto the A579 Atherleigh Way then left onto the A572 St Helens Road. The main entrance is situated on St Helens Road opposite Leigh Fire Station. For sat nav users the postcode is WN7 3PA or click on the P in the map to get directions. The circular trail around the area is 2 km and along the way you will pass 3 bird hides.
Terräng och habitat
Sjö , Våtmark , Spridda träd och buskar , Slätt , VassarFörhållanden
Platt , Öppet landskapRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
VårRutt
Bred stig , GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , RullstolFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
The term ‘Flashes’ refers to the lakes on the site which were formed over time as a result of the mining subsidence. They are a legacy of Wigan Borough’s industrial heritage and those at Pennington Flash are a stunning example of how the industrial past has developed a beautiful location for wildlife.
