Beschreibung
The importance of Pennington Flashes for birds is recognised nationally, with over 230 species recorded on site, including the Nachtigall, Kuhreiher, Weißbart-Seeschwalbe, Maskenammer and Wellenläufer. There is a trail and 3 bird hides to explore the area.
Details
Zugang
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.
Terrain und Habitat
See , Feuchtgebiet , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , SchilfflächenBedingungen
Flach , Offene LandschaftRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
FrühjahrRoute
Normaler Weg , unbefestigte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , RollstuhlBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
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.
