Descrizione
The importance of Pennington Flashes for birds is recognised nationally, with over 230 species recorded on site, including the Usignolo, Airone guardabuoi, Mignattino piombato, Zigolo mascherato and Uccello delle tempeste codaforcuta. There is a trail and 3 bird hides to explore the area.
Dettagli
Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
Lago , Zona umida , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
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.
