Lancashire Countryside Directory for People with Disabilities

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Lancashire
Countryside Directory
for People with Disabilities
first edition
Whatever your needs, access to and enjoyment of the
countryside is rewarding, healthy and great fun. This
directory can help you find out what opportunities are
available to you in your area. Get yourself outdoors
and enjoy all the benefits that come with it…
Foreword written by: Bill Oddie OBE
This directory was designed for people with a disability,
though the information included will be useful to everyone.
Lancashire’s countryside has much to offer; from the
gritstone fells of the Forest of Bowland to the sand dunes
of the Sefton Coast. There are some great opportunities to
view wildlife too, including red squirrels and hen harriers.
It is more than worth taking that first step and getting
yourself involved in your local countryside, regardless of
your abilities.
For people interested in wildlife and conservation there is
much that can be done from home or a local accessible
area. Whatever your chosen form of countryside
recreation, whether it’s joining a group, doing voluntary
work, or getting yourself out into the countryside on your
own, we hope you will get as much out of it as we do.
There is still some way to go before we have a properly
accessible countryside. By contacting Open Country or
another of the organisations listed here, you can help us to
encourage better access for all in the future.
Published in Summer 2014
Using the Directory
Throughout the Directory you will see some symbols. These are to help
you see what kind of facilities or information is available. Please also
contact individual places to ask what they can offer people with
disabilities.
Key:
A wheelchair accessible toilet is available
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Accessible parking is available
A Braille guide is available
Large print leaflets are available
Scooters / wheelchairs are available for loan
The Directory covers the
county of Lancashire
including the cities of
Liverpool and Manchester
and their surrounding
areas, which are within
the traditional county
boundaries.
LANCASHIRE
MANCHESTER
LIVERPOOL
“
There are some things that some disabilities make
more difficult. The countryside and wildlife should
not be among them. What's more, whilst it is
generally accepted that nature is an invaluable
therapist for all of us, in my experience, the
determination and patience needed to overcome a
disability are exactly the qualities needed to help
nature stay healthy itself.
”
Bill Oddie OBE
Contents
1. Walking & Outings
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Walking Clubs and Contacts
Easy Going Walks
Tramper Hire
Health Walks
Markets
Outings
2-9
10-16
17
18-19
20-25
26-35
2. Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
36
Clubs and Contacts
Outdoor Pursuits
Fishing
Cycling
37-38
39-46
47-50
51-61
3. Wildlife & Conservation
62
Clubs and Organisations
Accessible Wildlife Sites
Visitor Centres
63-67
68-74
75-77
4. Volunteering & Countryside Employment
78
Volunteer Centres
Volunteer Websites
Volunteering in the Countryside
Countryside Employment
79-81
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83-89
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5. Useful information
91
Community Transport
Public Transport
RADAR, Blue Badge Parking & Wheelchair Hire
Shopmobility
Tourist Information Centres
Publications
Websites Worth a Surf
The Countryside Code
92-93
94-95
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97-98
99-101
102-103
104-105
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Authors
107
Walking & Outings
1. Walking & Outings
2-9
Easy Going Walks
10-16
Tramper Hire
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Health Walks
18-19
Markets
20-25
Outings
26-35
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General contacts
Disabled Ramblers
www.disabledramblers.co.uk
The Disabled Ramblers helps mobility-challenged people get back out into
the countryside. Able-bodied helpers are welcome to support members
and to help with loading scooters and other jobs. About 30 rambles are
run each year across England and Wales – mostly from March to October.
They ramble in all weathers and over a variety of terrain. The rambles are
graded according to difficulty; some are suitable for shopping buggies and
power chairs whilst others need larger scooters capable of travelling over
rough ground. For enquiries use the form on the ‘Contact Us’ page on
their website.
The Ramblers
2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TW
Tel: 020 7339 8500
Email: [email protected]
www.ramblers.org.uk
The Ramblers is Britain's walking charity, working to safeguard the
footpaths, the countryside and other places people go walking, and to
encourage more people to take up walking. They provide information and
publications and promote walking for all throughout England, Wales and
Scotland. There are several local groups across Lancashire, each group
has its own walks programme with walks ranging from easy to strenuous.
You can search for a group near you: www.ramblers.org.uk/gowalking/find-a-group.aspx
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Lancashire Area
Canal and River Trust
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/see-and-do/walking
Walking is one of the nicest ways to explore Lancashire’s canals and
rivers. Whether you fancy a 10 minute stroll or a vigorous all-day hike, by
walking along the towpaths you’re guaranteed a traffic-free route and
relaxing views of the water. You can use their website to search for a
walking route near you.
Central Lancashire Rambling Club
Tel: 07716 132654 (Donna Hopwood – Membership Secretary)
www.clrcuk.co.uk
The club is based in and around North/South Preston, Chorley and
Leyland. They plan and organise transport for countryside walks every
fortnight throughout the year. There are four grades of walk ranging from
the energetic ‘A’ walks down to the more sedate ‘C’ walks.
Community Rail Lancashire
Tel: 01772 530144
www.communityraillancashire.co.uk/publicity/walking-cycling-for-health
The Lancashire Community Rail Partnerships actively encourage people to
exercise for health reasons. They have a programme of guided walks
between 5 and 11 miles: some walks include disused railway lines, and
even a walk to a railway that was never built! There are details of
suggested rail services to get to the start of all walks.
East Lancashire LDWA
www.ldwa.org.uk/eastlancashire
The East Lancashire group is one of about 40 groups around the country
affiliated to the Long Distance Walkers Association. Their main social
walks are at the weekend. Walks average twenty miles in length, in areas
such as the West Pennine Moors, the Lune Valley and the Yorkshire Dales.
Forest of Bowland AONB
Tel: 01200 448000
www.forestofbowland.com/walking_otherroutes
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The Forest of Bowland offers some of the most beautiful and remote
walking in the country. As well as the fell tops and moors, there are
extensive opportunities for shorter and less challenging routes in the
valleys, most especially riverside walks. You can download several
walking routes from their website.
Lancashire County Council
Sustainable Travel Team, PO Box 78, County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ
Tel: 01772 530201
www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6126&pageid=36707
Lancashire County Council has information about guided walks, local
walking groups and walk routes.
Lancashire Rail Ramblers
Tel: 01254 240526
www.railramblers.wordpress.com
A group of people who enjoy walking in the countryside of North West
England. They are particularly keen to use public transport to reach their
destinations and have been promoting this idea for over thirty years.
Their walks vary in length and difficulty to suit different needs.
Lancashire Walking Group
www.meetup.com/Lancashire-Walking-Group
A lively and diverse walking group, open to all, offering a range of walks,
to suit everyone, in and around Lancashire, Greater Manchester and the
surrounding counties.
Lancashire Wildlife Walks
www.lancashirewildlife.org.uk/lancashire_wildlife_walks.php
The website has leaflets to download on walks exploring Lancashire’s
wildlife, including walks in the Lune Valley, Ribble Valley and Forest of
Bowland.
Pendle Borough Council
Tourism Team, Economic Development & Tourism, Pendle Borough
Council, Elliot House, 9 Market Square, Nelson, BB9 0LX
Tel: 01282 661981
www.visitpendle.com/countryside
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The ‘Visit Pendle’ website has many walks of varying lengths to download,
as well as details about the annual Pendle Walking Festival and a useful
guide, ‘A Walkers and Cyclists Guide to Pendle’.
Visit Lancashire
www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/walking-routes
The Visit Lancashire website has information about walking, including
walks under five miles, long distance walks, heritage and art walks and
coastal walks.
West Lancashire Footpath Group
www.westlancsfootpathgroup.org.uk
The group organise a programme of Canal and Countryside Walks in
conjunction with West Lancashire Borough Council. The walks are gentle 3
to 4 mile strolls along and around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. You can
get in touch with them via the contact form on their web page.
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West Pennine Moors
West Pennine Moors Information Service, Great House Information
Centre, Rivington Lane, Bolton, BL6 7SB
Tel: 01204 691549
www.westpenninemoors.com
The West Pennine Moors offer fantastic opportunities for everyone to
enjoy walking and rambling in the countryside; from short family
strolls to ten-mile hikes. There are a range of downloadable walks on their
website.
Wyre Council
Tel: 01253 887220 (Countryside Services)
www.wyre.gov.uk/directory/14/walks_by_area
The council’s website has details of several self-guided walk routes, you
can also contact the Countryside Service for details of guided walks.
Liverpool Area
Liverpool Brisk Walkers
Tel: 0151 738 1168 (Dave Dent)
www.liverpoolbriskwalkers.co.uk/index.html
The walks are usually between 4 and 6 miles, on Saturdays starting at
1.30pm and are at a brisk pace. There is a full programme of walks on
their website.
Liverpool HF Ramblers
www.liverpool-hf-ramblers.co.uk/index.htm
A varied programme of walks is arranged all the year round to suit the
requirements of all members.
Walking and Cycling Guide to Sefton’s Natural Coast
www.sefton.gov.uk/media/56246/walking-and-cycling-guide.pdf
The Walking & Cycling Guide has been compiled to encourage you to get
out and about in Southport and Sefton and discover the area’s fascinating
history and wonderful flora and fauna. There are 16 trails and walks in
this guide which are clearly signposted or waymarked and most are
suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Manchester Area
Manchester Hiking
www.meetup.com/Manchester-Hiking
A walking group based in Manchester with a common interest in getting
some fresh air whilst walking and hiking in the region. They are
enthusiastic about seeing the surrounding areas of Manchester, usually
involving the Peak District and Cheshire, occasionally visiting Yorkshire,
North Wales and The Lake District. The walks are for all levels of ability
classified as ‘easy’, ‘medium’ and ‘hard’.
Tameside Metropolitan Council
Countryside Service, Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park
Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8AQ
Tel: 0161 330 9613
www.tameside.gov.uk/countryside/walksandtrails
There are a number of walks and trails that can be downloaded from the
council’s website ranging from 1½ to 7 miles. You can also contact the
Countryside Service for details about guided walks and other countryside
events.
Visit Manchester
Telephone: 0161 253 5111
www.visitmanchester.com/what-to-do/countryside/trails
The ‘Visit Manchester’ website has a number of walking trails to download
exploring Manchester’s countryside.
Wild About Manchester
www.wildaboutmanchester.info/www/index.php/walks
The website has a collection of short walks in areas of ecological
importance within the City of Manchester. All the walks are in easy reach
of the city centre and are accessible by public transport.
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Long Distance Paths
Lancashire Coastal Way
www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/walking-routes/coastal-walks
The Lancashire Coastal Way is a 137 mile footpath following the coastline
between Merseyside and Cumbria. The Lancashire coastline, much of
which is of international ornithological interest, comprises a variety of
landscapes from the distinctive limestone scenery of Arnside and
Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, through grazed
saltmarshes and agricultural land, the seaside resorts of Morecambe and
Blackpool and the Fylde coast, as well as the major river estuaries of the
Lune, Wyre and Ribble.
Trans Pennine Trail
Trans Pennine Trail Office, c/o Barnsley Council, PO Box 597,
Barnsley, S70 9EW
Tel: 01226 772574
www.transpenninetrail.org.uk
The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) is an exciting route for walkers, cyclists and
horse riders, linking the North and Irish seas. The Trail from coast-tocoast between Southport and Hornsea is 215 miles (346Km) long. A
north-south route connecting Leeds and Chesterfield, a spur to York and a
spur to Kirkburton means there are approximately 370 miles (595 km) of
Trans Pennine Trail available to explore. The route is mainly traffic free
and is surprisingly level considering the dramatic scenery along the way.
Easy gradients and surfaced paths make many sections suitable for
families, gentle exercise and people using wheelchairs and pushchairs,
although at certain points motorcycle barriers may make it inaccessible to
larger wheelchairs and scooters.
Pennine Bridleway
Tel: 0300 060 1840
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/pennine-bridleway
The Pennine Bridleway offers horse riders, cyclists and walkers the
opportunity to explore the Pennines' ancient packhorse routes, drovers
roads and newly created bridleways. The route runs through fantastically
diverse countryside, starting in the White Peak area of Derbyshire and
finishing, for the present, on the edge of the Howgill fells in Cumbria (205
miles, 330 Km). It passes through the moors of Tameside, into Oldham
and the moors of Rochdale, and through Wycoller and the Ribble Valley.
There is also the 47 mile Mary Towneley Loop in the South Pennines.
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Open Access
Tel: 0845 100 3298 (Open Access Contact Centre)
www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/access/openaccess
Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
(CRoW), the public can walk freely on mapped areas of
mountain, moor, heath, downland and registered
common land without having to stick to paths. This major new right to
walk freely over mapped ‘access land’ was completed across England on
October 31st 2005. The new right of open access includes using a
wheelchair or mobility scooter. Clearly, most areas will not be very
accessible, but you can view the CRoW maps for further information, or
give the Contact Centre a call. Access land is shown on the new OS maps
with the symbol above.
Permissive access
http://cwr.naturalengland.org.uk
Increasingly, permissive rights of access are created under the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) farm
conservation schemes. On their website you can find details and maps of
more than 1,800 walks and rides and areas of open access. Only a small
proportion have access for all. Printed copies are held by some councils.
These rights of access are often only for a few years, and more are being
added. Currently there are almost 30 DEFRA sites with access in the
Lancashire area. Although there is little information on the accessibility of
the walks most are of a short (less than 1 mile) distance.
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Easy Going Walks
Please note that paths are subject to natural erosion and their quality
may vary over time. Maintenance of the paths should be on-going. Please
ring your local Access Officer or Open Country if you would like to report
or comment on any accessible paths.
There are many local parks and recreation grounds in and around
Lancashire’s towns that are accessible or have accessible areas. Some are
mentioned here but please also contact your local borough council, Visitor
Centre (p75) or Tourist Information Centre (p99) for more information.
Lancashire Area
Arnside and Silverdale Easy Access Walks
The Old Station Building, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0HG.
Tel: 01524 761034
www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/AONB/Understand/Publications/Downlo
adable-Leaflets.html
A selection of 12 coastal and inland walks which can be enjoyed by
everyone, including wheelchair users, those with walking difficulties and
people with young children and pushchairs.
Conder Green
Situated 4 miles to the south of Lancaster just off the A588,
½ mile from Glasson. The entrance road to the picnic site is in
front of the Stork public house.
Map: OS Explorer 296
Grid ref: SD 522644
Tel: 01772 530201 (Sustainable Travel Team)
www.lancashire.gov.uk
Conder Green is situated near the historic seaport of Glasson at the
beginning of the Lune Millennium Cycleway. There is a ramp to a picnic
table with views over the Conder estuary and wheelchair access to the
coastal way can be gained from Conder Green Picnic site.
Crook O’Lune Picnic Site
Low Road, Caton, off the A683.
Map: OS Explorer OL41
Grid ref: SD 521647
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Situated at a popular beauty spot on a horseshoe bend in the River Lune.
The main picnic area offers scenic views up the Lune Valley towards
Hornby and is 400m from the car park accessed over a tarmac path.
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Easy Going Walks
Dunsop Bridge
Dunsop Bridge, Clitheroe, BB7 3BB
The start is accessed by the car park next to Puddleducks
Café.
Grid ref: SD 659501
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The walk is two miles (each way) and follows the River Dunsop. The track
is tarmac and accessible until you reach the United Utilities installations;
beyond here it becomes rough. The public car park and toilets are 100m
from the start of the walk.
Gisburn Forest
Stephen Park, Gisburn Forest, Slaidburn, BB7 4TS
Grid ref: SD 745560
www.forestry.gov.uk/gisburn
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The largest forest in Lancashire and managed by the Forestry
Commission. There is a short accessible track starting from the ‘Gisburn
Forest Hub’ car park to a view point. Some forest tracks may also be
suitable for wheelchairs.
Scorton Picnic Site
Start at Scorton Picnic Site car park, Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton.
Grid ref: SD 504504
Tel: 01772 534709 (Countryside Service)
www.forestofbowland.com/files/uploads/cycle-routes/scorton-picnictramper-trail.pdf
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The mile long circular trail starts and finishes at the picnic site car park
and follows the River Wyre through predominantly alder and willow
woodland before returning through a flower rich meadow. A trail map can
be downloaded from the Forest of Bowland’s website (above).
Scorton Priory Trail
Start at the Priory Café car park in The Square, Scorton, PR3 1AU
Grid ref: SD 502488
Tel: 01772 534709 (Countryside Service)
www.forestofbowland.com/files/uploads/cycle-routes/scorton-priorytramper-trai.pdf
‘Trail 2’ of the Scorton Trails is suitable for wheelchairs. It is a linear trail
approximately 1.5 miles long (there and back). It starts from Scorton
village, follows the Scorton Millennium Way and down to Gubberford
Bridge. A trail map can be downloaded from the Forest of Bowland’s
website (above). There are accessible toilets on Gubberford Road.
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Easy Going Walks
United Utilities
www.unitedutilities.com/out-and-about.aspx
United Utilities own 57,000 hectares of water gathering land in
some of the most scenic and environmentally sensitive areas of North
West England. Their website has details about all the reservoirs in the
area. Some that state they have wheelchair access are listed below, but
contact the reservoir for full details about accessibility before you go:
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Anglezarke Reservoir Near Chorley; car park is off Moor Road.
Tel: 01204 691549. Anglezarke woodland trail is suitable for
assisted wheelchair users. The ‘Disabled Holiday Info’ website has
a full access audit of the reservoir: www.disabledholidayinfo.org
Clowbridge Reservoir Between Burnley and Rawtenstall; to the
east of the A682. Tel: 01204 664301. Accessible toilet.
Cowm Reservoir To the west of Whitworth, with access from the
A671 Rochdale to Bacup road. Tel: 01204 664301 Accessible toilet,
some paths are suitable for assisted wheelchair users.
Haslingden Grane Good road access along the B6232 from both
the M65 at Blackburn, and the towns of the Rossendale Valley.
Tel: 07973 878 821. Accessible toilet, the Calf Hey trail is suitable
for assisted wheelchair users.
Rivington Reservoir Between Bolton and Chorley off the A673.
Tel: 01204 691549. Accessible toilet, some paths are suitable for
assisted wheelchair users.
Stocks Reservoir Near Gisburn Forest. Tel: 01200 454400.
Accessible path from car park to bird hide (see p74).
Wayoh & Entwistle Reservoirs Road access from the
A666/B6391. Tel: 01204 664301. Some paths suitable for assisted
wheelchair users.
Worthington Lakes Near Wigan and Chorley, with road access off
the A5106. Tel: 01204 664301. Tapping trail for visually impaired
visitors around Arley Reservoir, some paths are suitable for
West Lancashire Borough Council
Tel: 01695 622794 (Park Ranger Service)
www.westlancs.gov.uk/leisure-recreation
The council’s website has maps of their country parks with details about
facilities and wheelchair friendly paths. In particular, see Abbey Lakes,
Beacon Country Park, Fairy Glen, Platts Lane Lake and Ruff Wood.
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Easy Going Walks
Liverpool Area
Cheshire Lines Path
The start point is next to the TPT Seamark on Marine Drive, Southport.
Grid ref: SD 320164
www.sefton.gov.uk/media/277109/walking-and-cycling-guide.pdf
This route forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail and largely follows the
trackbed of the former Cheshire Lines Railway. This route is accessible
from Southport until you reach the Formby bypass (A565).
Coastal Path Walk - Waterloo to Hightown
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Waterloo Station, South Road, Waterloo,
Liverpool, L22 0LY
Grid ref: SJ 320980
Tel: 0845 140 0845
www.sefton.gov.uk/media/260210/indwalk22_waterloo_to_hightown.pdf
A 5 mile linear walk between Waterloo and Hightown Stations, along the
promenade and coastal path. There is a pay and display car park on
Hougoumont Avenue and accessible toilets at the end of Hall Road West
about half way along the route. A walk leaflet is available from Sefton
Council, or you can download it from the link above.
Otterspool Park and Promenade
Otterspool Drive, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 5AL
Grid ref: SJ 381853
Tel: 0151 233 2008 (Liverpool City Council)
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Otterspool Promenade is located in Otterspool Park and runs for a
distance of about 4 miles along the banks of River Mersey to the Pierhead
in the city centre. There are car parks at both ends of Otterspool Drive,
though wheelchair users may need assistance when returning to the car
park as the path slopes down towards the promenade. There is an
accessible toilet in the Harvester Pub in the park. See the access audit on
the ‘Disabled Holiday Info’ website for full details:
www.disabledholidayinfo.org
Queens Jubilee Nature Trail
Esplanade, Southport
Grid ref: SD 322165
Tel: 0151 934 2967
www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk
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Easy Going Walks
Access is from the Esplanade at one of two entrances, both of which lead
onto circular pathways around the site and which link to paths through
Victoria Park to Rotten Row. Many of the paths and viewing platforms are
suitable for disabled access. Viewing platforms look out over Southport
beach to the Ribble Estuary and Welsh Hills. There is parking at the
nearby Park and Ride and accessible toilets on Eastbank Street, near to
the junction with Lord Street.
Rimrose Ramble
Start at Cooksons Bridge, Gorsey Lane, Liverpool, L21 0EJ
Grid ref: SJ 341992
Tel: 0845 140 0845
www.sefton.gov.uk/media/260201/indwalk13_rimrose_ramble.pdf
A 1.5 mile circular walk along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and through
Rimrose Valley Country Park. The route may not be suitable for large
mobility scooters. A walk leaflet is available from Sefton Council, or you
can download it from the link above.
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Easy Going Walks
Manchester Area
Cheshum Woods
Milner Avenue, Bury, BL9 6NG
Map: Explorer 277
Grid ref: SD 809122
Tel: 0161 253 5353
www.bury.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1467&p=0
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A local nature reserve on the edge of Bury. There is a car park at the
Clarence Park Lido on Milner Avenue and a path leads from here to the
woods. There is a path suitable for wheelchairs that runs through the
woods. A map can be downloaded from the link above.
Manchester’s Green Corridor
www.gettingmanchestermoving.nhs.uk
Manchester’s Green Corridor is a walking circuit made up of 14 routes
which connect many of the green spaces and tree-lined streets around the
city. 7 of the routes are ‘Easy Access’. Each route averages 4 miles and
they can be downloaded from the ‘Getting Manchester Moving’ website.
Middlewood Way
Greenspace Team, Public Realm, Services to Place, Town Hall,
Stockport, SK1 3XE
Tel: 0161 217 6111
www.stockport.gov.uk/services/leisureculture/parksandrecreation/country
side/countrysidewalks/middlewoodway
A 10-mile traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists and horseriders linking
Marple near Stockport with Macclesfield. The Middlewood Way is mostly
level and wheelchair-accessible. The leaflet has a map showing easy
access points and areas of the route that may be difficult for wheelchairs.
Monton and Roe Green Loopline Heritage trail
Monton Green, Monton, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8AP
Grid Ref: SJ 764995
Tel: 0161 848 8601 (Salford City Council)
www.visitsalford.info/documents/montontrail.pdf
This 2 mile circular walk follows the 'loopline', the old route of the Roe
Green railway line, before returning along the towpath of the Bridgewater
Canal. The walk is accessible for wheelchair users, but in wet weather the
path alongside the canal can become very muddy. A route leaflet is
available from the council or can be downloaded from the link above.
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Easy Going Walks
There is a Pay and Display car park on Monton Road with Blue Badge
bays, or you may be able to park on the streets around Monton Unitarian
Church e.g. Stableford Avenue.
United Utilities
www.unitedutilities.com/out-and-about.aspx
United Utilities own 57,000 hectares of water gathering land in
some of the most scenic and environmentally sensitive areas of North
West England. Their website has details about all the reservoirs in the
area. Some that state they have wheelchair access are listed below, but
contact the reservoir for full details about accessibility before you go:
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Dove Stone Reservoir (see p69) East of Oldham, off the A635.
Tel: 01925 463065. Accessible toilet, some paths suitable for
Jumbles Country Park North of Bolton, access off the A676.
Tel: 01204 856 999. Accessible toilet, some paths suitable for
Strinesdale On the A62 between Oldham and Delph. Tel: 01706
881049 (Piethorne Rangers). Some wheelchair friendly paths.
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Tramper Hire
A Tramper is a four-wheel drive all-terrain electric buggy, which can be
used off road, enabling people with mobility difficulties to experience the
countryside. Trampers are available to hire at the locations listed below.
You will need to telephone in advance to book, and a small fee may be
required. See The Forest of Bowland’s website for further details and to
download a series of tramper trails. It is possible to arrange for a tramper
to be delivered to one of these trails, and collected at the end of your
ramble: www.forestofbowland.com/access-for-all
Beacon Country Park, Up Holland
Tel: 01695 622794
Beacon Fell Country Park,
Goosnargh
Tel: 01772 533919 or 0300 123 6780
Bowland Wildboar Park, Chipping
Tel: 01995 61554
Gisburn Forest
Tel: 01200 446533 or 07853 996545
Ribble Valley Shopmobility,
Clitheroe
Tel: 01200 425028/07594 550130
www.ribblevalleyshopmobility.co.uk
Witton Country Park, Blackburn
Tel: 01254 680012 (Audley Sports and Community Centre)
Wycoller Country Park, nr Colne
Tel: 01282 870253
Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Cleveleys
Tel: 01253 863100/88722
Wyresdale Wheels
www.forestofbowland.com
Four tramper trails have been developed in and around Scorton in the
Forest of Bowland. The Wyresdale Wheels Tramper is available to use, at
any of the businesses in the partnership. The leaflet is available at Tourist
Information Centres (p99) or can be downloaded from the website above.
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Health Walks
Health walks are organised short walks over easy terrain. They offer the
chance to get outdoors and explore your local greenspace and meet new
people, as well as improve your health.
Walking for Health
Walking for Health National Centre,
The Ramblers, 2nd Floor, 89 Albert Embankment,
London, SE1 7TW
Tel: 020 7339 8541
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Walking for Health encourages more people to become physically active in
their local communities. They support the largest network of health walk
schemes across England, offering regular, short, easy group walks with
trained walk leaders that are free and accessible to all. Their website lists
all health walks in your local area or see below for other contact
information:
Active Walks
Tel: 0151 934 2964
www.sefton.gov.uk/around-sefton/walking-cycling
The ‘Walking and Cycling Newsletter’ produced by Sefton Council and
Sefton NHS has lots of information about organised walks, Nordic Walking
and walking groups.
Age UK – Lancashire
Tel: 0300 303 1234 (Information Hotline)
www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire
Age UK run a series of short walks taken at a leisurely pace in the
Rossendale and Burnley area.
Salford Community Leisure
Tel: 0161 778 0540 or 0161 778 0559.
www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/lifestyles/active-lifestyles/healthwalks
The website lists the organised health walks in the area. You can also
download information on short self-guided walks. The walk cards include
a map, step-by-step written description of the route, an alternative
shorter route, as well as information on benches and toilet facilities along
the way.
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Health Walks
Sefton Council
Tel: 0845 140 0845 (Health Walk Co-ordinator)
www.sefton.gov.uk/around-sefton/walking-cycling/active-and-nordicwalks.aspx
The Independent Walk Pack is a compilation of easy to use and easy to
walk routes of various lengths. Some of the walks are also accessible for
wheelchair users. Hard copy versions are available from the Health Walk
Co-ordinator, or you can download the walks from the website.
Stockport Walkaday Programme
Tel: 0161 474 4850 (Public Rights of Way Team)
www.stockport.gov.uk/services/transport/gettingaround/walkinginstockpo
rt/walkaday
A programme of easy walks administered by Stockport Council and led by
volunteers. If you are a wheelchair user, or have difficulty negotiating
stiles or uneven ground, let the leader know in advance and they can
ensure that an appropriate route is planned.
Walk4Life
www.walk4life.info
You can use the website to search for a walk and find out about events
and groups near you.
West Lancashire Council
Tel: 01695 555804 (GP Referral Officer)
There are weekly health walks in Burscough and Ormskirk. The walks are
suitable for beginners and those returning to exercise. There is no need to
book, just turn up and enjoy the fresh air and exercise.
Wigan Council Health Walks
Tel: 01942 489239
www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Parking-Roads-Travel/Travel/Walking.aspx
The council have produced a series of leaflets with short self-guided walks
that can be undertaken by most people without much difficulty.
Wyre Council
Tel: 01253 891000
www.wyre.gov.uk/info/200102/walking
The council’s website has several self-guided health walks to download, as
well as the ‘Walking Wyre Calendar’ which has over 150 free, guided
health walks throughout Wyre’s coast, parks and countryside.
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Markets
Markets are a fun countryside outing and provide a chance to see a new
place and buy local fare. You could also join up the visit with a nice walk
in the area.
Lancashire Area
Accrington Tel: 01254 233 816
Covered market
Monday to Saturday
Broadway
8.30am-5pm
(Closes at
1.30pm on
Wednesdays)
Outdoor market
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Flea market
Fridays
Union Street
9am-4pm
Union Street
9am onwards
Bacup Tel: 01706 217777
Bamber Bridge Tel: 01772 324436
Farmers market
4th Sunday of the month
Cuerden Valley
Park
10am-2pm
Blackpool Tel: 01253 627743
Outdoor market
Every day during summer
Near the
Promenade
Covered market
Monday to Saturday
Antiques & bric-a-brac
Market Hall,
Curzon Street
9am-5pm
(Tuesdays
10am-3pm)
9am-4pm
Burnley
Chorley
Covered market
Outdoor market
Monday to Saturday
(closed Wednesdays)
Tuesdays
Food & craft
2nd Saturday of the month
Town Centre
9am-4.30pm
Flat Iron car
park, Union St
Town Centre
10am-4pm
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Farmers market
3rd Thursday of every other
month
Market Street
11am-3.30pm
Clitheroe Tel: 01200 443012
Outdoor market
Antique & flea market
Tues, Thurs & Sat
(limited stalls on Thurs)
Fridays
Off Station Rd
9am-4pm
Off Station Rd
9am-4pm
Colne Tel: 01282 661240
Covered market
Open market
Monday to Saturday
Market Street
(Tuesday restricted opening) 9am-5pm
Market Street
9am-pm when
business slows
Fleetwood Tel: 01253 887651
Covered/open market
Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat
Adelaide St
9am-4.30pm
Garstang Tel: 01995 605561
Open market
Thursdays
High Street
9am-4.30pm
Great Eccleston Tel: 07590 043238
Outdoor market
Wednesdays
High Street
9am-4pm
Grimsargh Tel: 01772 705 383
Farmers market
3rd Saturday of the month
Village Hall
9am-2pm
Haslingden Tel: 01706 217777
Outdoor market
Tuesdays & Fridays
Blackburn Rd
9am-4pm
3rd Sunday of the month
Hoghton
Tower, off the
A675
10am-2pm
Hoghton Tel: 01254 852986
Farmers market
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Kirkham Tel: 07949672640
Outdoor market
Thursdays
Market Square
9am onwards
Lancaster Tel: 01524 414251
Outdoor market
Vintage & bric-a-brac
Tuesdays to Saturdays
Market Square
9am-4.30pm
4pm in winter
Assembly rms
King Street
10am-4.30pm
(Saturdays
until 5.30pm)
Lytham
Farmers market
3rd Thursday of the month
The Piazza
8am-2pm
Lytham St Annes Tel: 01995 670386
Farmers market
1st Thursday of the month
The Square
9am-1pm
Morecombe Tel: 01524 414251
Covered market
Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun &
Bank Holidays
Central Drive
9am-5pm
(4.30pm in
winter)
Nelson Tel: 01282 661894
Covered market
Outdoor market
Farmers market
Monday to Saturday
Leeds Road
(Tuesday restricted opening) 9am-5.15pm
Fridays
Market Street/
Booth Street
9am-4/5pm
(dependent on
season)
1st Saturday of the month
9am-3.30pm
Ormskirk Tel: 01695 585125
Outdoor market
Thursdays and Saturdays
8am-4.30pm
(closes at 4pm
in winter)
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Preston Tel: 01772 906048
Covered market
Monday to Saturday
Flea market & car boot
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Liverpool St
8am-5.30pm
Off Market St
and Earl St
8.30am3.30pm
Poulton-le-Fylde Tel: 01253 887650
Outdoor market
Mondays
(not Bank Holidays)
Market Square
9am-4.30pm
Rawtenstall Tel: 01706 217777
Open market
Thursdays & Saturdays
Newchurch Rd
9am-4pm
Samlesbury Tel: 01254 812010
Farmers & craft market
Last Sunday of the month
Samlesby Hall
9am-1pm
Monday to Saturday
1st Thursday of the month
Garden Street
Car park
opposite
JR Taylors
8am-1pm
Marsh Mill
9am-1pm
St Anne’s-on-Sea
Indoor market
Farmers market
Thornton-Cleveleys
Farmers market
Liverpool Area Tel: 0151 233 2165
City Centre
Indoor market
Monday to Saturday
Outdoor market
Thursday to Saturday
St John’s
Precinct
8.30pm-5pm
(5.30pm on
Saturdays)
Monument
Place
9am-4pm
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Farmers market
2nd Thursday of the month
University
Square
9am-2pm
Fridays
Speke Road
9am-3pm
Saturdays
North General
Market
8am-3pm
3rd Saturday of the month
Allerton Road
9am-2pm
Monday to Saturday
Broadway,
Broad Lane
9am-5pm
Monday to Saturday
Sundays
Edge Lane
10-4pm
4th Saturday of the month
Lark Lane
9am-2pm
Thursdays and Saturdays
West Derby Rd
9am-3.30pm
1st Saturday of the month
Mill Lane
9am-2pm
Allerton Road
9am-2pm
Garston
Outdoor market
Great Homer Street
Outdoor market
Mossley Hill
Farmers market
Norris Green
Indoor market
Old Swan
Outdoor market
Car boot sale
Sefton Park
Farmers market
Tuebrook
Outdoor market
West Derby
Farmers market
Woolton
Farmers market
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Manchester Area
City Centre Tel: 0161 832 3552
Indoor market
Monday to Saturday
Church Street
9am-5pm
Gorton Tel: 0161 231 3522
Indoor market
Monday to Saturday
Garratt Way
9am-5.30pm
Harpurhey Tel: 0161 205 0215
Indoor market
Tuesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays
Shopping
Centre
9am-4.30pm
(Saturdays
until 5pm)
Longsight Tel: 0161 225 9859
Outdoor market
Wednesday, Fridays and
Saturdays
Dickinson Rd
9am-4.30pm
(Saturdays
until 5pm)
Wythenshawe Tel: 0161 499 2832
Outdoor market
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Indoor market
Monday to Saturday
Town Centre
9.30-4.30pm
Town Centre
9am-5pm
(Wednesdays
until 1pm)
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Contacts
Disabled Go
Tel: 0845 2704627
www.disabledgo.com/contact-us
On their website you will find detailed access information on thousands of
places of interest across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Every venue
featured has been visited in person by one of their own specialist
surveyors.
Disabled Holiday Information
www.disabledholidayinfo.org.uk
A website designed to give travellers with disabilities appropriate
information on accessible holiday accommodation, attractions and
activities. Some of the Outings on the next page are included on their
website, where there is detailed information on accessibility.
Phab
Summit House, 50 Wandle Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DF
Tel: 020 8667 9443
www.phab.org.uk
There are nearly 200 Phab clubs throughout England and Wales for all age
ranges, offering activities and holidays which members can share and
enjoy together. For your nearest club, contact Rebecca Hargreaves at the
regional office for the North:

Tel: 01254 824784
Vitalise
Tel: 0303 303 0145 (Enquires)
www.vitalise.org.uk
Vitalise is a national charity providing short breaks and holidays (respite
care) for people with physical disabilities and carers. There are three
centres in the UK, including one in Southport:

Vitalise Sandpipers, Fairway, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0LA
Tel: 01704 538 388
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Lancashire Area
Astley Hall
P
Off Hall Gate, Chorley, PR7 1XA
Tel: 01257 515151/01257 515920
www.chorley.gov.uk/Pages/AtoZ/Astley-Hall.aspx
Astley Hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a Grade I listed
historic house. The Hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of Astley
Park which include historic woodland, a lake and a fully renovated
Victorian walled garden. Only the ground floor of the hall is accessible to
wheelchairs. The Coach House is wheelchair accessible and includes a lift
to the first floor. Disabled badge holders can drive to the front of the hall
via a council depot; advanced notice would be appreciated. The park is
largely accessible although paths within the woodland can be unsuitable
for wheelchair users. There is free entry, although some events are
ticketed.
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP
Tel: 01253 830 830
www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk
P
A 32-acre zoo, providing a home to over 1,500 animals from all over the
world. All areas within the grounds and buildings are accessible to those
in wheelchairs, with many of the enclosures having low level viewing
windows. ‘Talking Tours’ for the visually impaired and ‘Signing Tours’ for
the hard of hearing are available if booked in advance. Assistance dogs
cannot be taken into the park but can be left with the office staff and
guides can be arranged for the visually impaired.
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QT
Tel: 01995 61554
www.wildboarpark.co.uk
P
An animal park set in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. You can see and
feed the wildlife which includes deer, llamas, goats, wild boar, Longhorn
cattle, meerkats, skunks, wallabies and birds. Most of the park is
accessible by wheelchair, but some areas, particularly the woodland, are
uneven and not suitable for wheelchairs. A tramper is available to borrow
free of charge, though it is advisable to book in advance.
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Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Carnforth Station, Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancashire,
LA5 9TR
Tel: 01524 735165
www.carnforthstation.co.uk
P
The award-winning Heritage Centre opened in October 2003 after an
extensive restoration programme, and is located within a busy working
railway station. The Visitor Centre is housed in the beautifully restored
historic buildings, and offers the visitor a wealth of attractions, facilities
and a fascinating range of exhibitions, including the platform where Brief
Encounter was filmed and a 1940’s tea room. The Heritage Centre is all
on one level and is wheelchair accessible. There is a pay and display car
park opposite the centre with disabled parking bays.
Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens
Off Hobbs Lane, Claughton on Brock, Garstang, Nr Preston,
Lancaster, PR3 0QN
Tel: 01995 602643
www.cobblehey.co.uk/page.asp?Page=14
This large, tranquil garden contains a wide range of natural environments
including a cottage garden, woodland, ponds and streams, rockeries and
lawns. A lapwing walk has been created in partnership with the RSPB and
the Countryside Rangers. The café, toilets and most of the garden is
wheelchair accessible. The gardens are part of the ‘Wyresdale Wheels’
group and a tramper can be used on site to access the countryside around
the gardens if booked in advance (see p17). The gardens are open from
February to November.
Lytham Hall
Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4JX
Tel: 01253 736652
www.lythamhall.co.uk
P
Lytham Hall is a Grade I listed 18th century manor house on the
Lancashire coast. The Hall is situated in 80 acres of mature parkland, and
was built for Thomas Clifton by John Carr of York between 1752-1764, on
the site of an earlier manor house and Priory settled by Benedictine
monks from Durham. Only the lower hall is accessible to wheelchair
users. Ramps are available to access the hall; ask staff for assistance.
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Myerscough Gardens
Myerscough College, St Michael’s Road, Bilsborrow,
Preston, PR3 0RY
Tel: 01995 642222
www.myerscough.ac.uk/?page=subjects-horticulture-gardens
P
Myerscough Gardens are situated on the west-side of the College campus,
to the rear of the Plant World sales and display areas. The Gardens cover
an area of approximately two hectares, containing over twenty themed
plant borders set into a large lawned area, a pond and bog garden, a
large collection of trees and an ornamental kitchen garden. There is
wheelchair access to the gardens although assistance may be required on
the lawn areas in wet weather.
Samlesbury Hall
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UP
Tel: 01254 812010
www.samlesburyhall.co.uk
A half-timbered black and white medieval house built in 1325 as a family
home. The hall is set within five acres of grounds including formal lawns
and borders, a herb garden and woodland. There is also a small animal
farm including goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and hens. Only the ground floor
is accessible to wheelchairs, although there is a stair lift to the upstairs
for those that are able to transfer. Closed on Saturdays and occasional
Fridays for weddings.
Old Holly Farm
Cabus Nook Lane, Cabus, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1AA
Tel: 01524 791200
www.oldhollyfarm.com
P
A family run, working organic dairy farm.Much of the farm is accessible to
wheelchairs, although the Dairy Viewing Gallery is located up a steel
staircase. See their Access Statement for full details, available on their
website. Unfortunately picnics are not allowed anywhere on the farm
including the car park. However, refreshments can be purchased from the
tearoom.
Sawley Abbey
Sawley, BB7 4LE (5 miles north of Clitheroe, off the A59)
Tel: 0870 333 1181
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/sawley-abbey
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The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of
the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills. The site is mainly level
but is on grass, so may become less accessible in wet weather.
SEA LIFE Blackpool
Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA (opposite the Central Pier)
Tel: 01253 621258
www.visitsealife.com/blackpool
Includes a Walkthrough Ocean Tunnel & over 2000 marine creatures
including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, turtles, rays and sea horses.
There is no onsite parking; but there is a pay and display car park directly
behind the centre on Bonny Street.
Towneley Hall
Off Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB11 3RQ
Tel: 01282 477130
www.burnley.gov.uk/residents/towneley-hall
P
Towneley Hall historic house, art gallery and museum are located in
Burnley’s largest park. The Hall, which dates back to the 14th century,
contains fine period rooms decorated with oil paintings and sculptures.
Only the ground floor is accessible for wheelchair users. Much of the
grounds are suitable for wheelchairs. Entrance is free to residents of
Burnley. The permaculture project situated in the walled garden
demonstrates the techniques of permaculture and regularly holds
workshops and activities: www.offshoots.org.uk
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Liverpool Area
Acorn Farm
P
Depot Road, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 3AR
Telephone: 0151 548 1524
Acorn Farm is an award-winning, family-friendly working farm. There is a
sensory garden and woodland walk and a wide range of animals, many of
which you can feed and stroke, including sheep, cows, goats, pigs, horses
chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and meerkats! The farm runs a Day Service
for people with disabilities and runs weekly Riding for the Disabled
lessons. There are accessible paths and some braille signage; see their
website for full details. There is a drop off point by the main entrance.
Botanic Gardens
Bankfield Lane, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7NB
Tel: 01704 214164
www.sefton.gov.uk/around-sefton/parks-greenspaces
P
Originally opened in 1874, the Victorian gardens are bursting with floral
splendour and colourful displays. Winding through the park is the garden’s
lake and a number of accessible pathways. There’s also a Victorian
fernery, aviary, gift shop and café. There are disabled parking bays at
both the Verulam Road and Bankfield Road car parks. Wheelchair users
may require assistance with the slope up to the accessible toilets.
Calderstones Park
Calderstones Road (off the A652), you can access the park
from Calderstones Road (off Menlove Avenue), Allerton
Road, Harthill Road and Yew Tree Road.
Tel: 0151 233 2008
www.liverpool.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/parks-andgreenspaces/calderstones-park
P
Calderstones is a 94-acre park in South Liverpool with botanical and
historical interest. There is a walled garden, a lake and a 1000 year old
oak tree. There are car parks at Yew Tree Road and Calderstones Road
entrances. There is a fully accessible ‘Changing Places’ toilet located at
the rear of the mansion.
Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Off Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 1EH
Tel: 0151 233 3020
www.liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/croxteth-hall
P
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The park and nature reserve was once a great country estate and the
ancestral home of the Molyneux family; the Earls of Sefton. The Hall
entrance is ramped and there is a lift to the upstairs display rooms. Home
Farm has level access but a cobbled farmyard, and the Victorian Walled
Garden has slightly ramped access onto fine gravel paths. The Country
Park has miles of estate roads and tracks with tarmac or stone surfacing.
There is a fully accessible ‘Changing Places’ toilet in the café courtyard.
Knowsley Safari Park
P
Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN
Tel: 0151 430 9009
www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk
A 550-acre park on the Earl of Derby's estate offering a unique five-mile
safari drive along roads lined with exotic animals from all over the globe.
There are also plenty of areas to view animals from outside of your car.
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4AQ
Tel: 0151 478 4499
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime
P
Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn
about the port of Liverpool. There is access to every floor but due to
evacuation procedures the number of wheelchair users on each floor has
to be restricted. Quaysides (when open) are accessible to wheelchair
users, although uneven. The museum ships, the Piermaster's House and
some interactives in the ‘Life at Sea’ gallery on the first floor are
inaccessible to wheelchair users. There is a hearing assistance system and
tactile sessions for groups can be booked. Entry to the museum is free.
Speke Hall
P
The Walk, Speke, Liverpool, L24 1XD
Tel: 0151 427 7231
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall
Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house situated on the
banks of the River Mersey. Restored and brought back to life in the 19th
century, it is a unique mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian ‘Arts and
Crafts' aesthetics. Only the ground floor is accessible to wheelchairs.
There is a wheelchair accessible route around the gardens.
Sudley House
Mossley Hill Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L18 8BX
Tel: 0151 478 4016
P
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A Victorian merchant's house set in landscaped grounds, with a collection
of period furniture and paintings. There is a lift between all floors. Each
room has a visual/audio commentary display with BSL and subtitles.
There is free entry to the house.
The National Wildflower Centre
P
Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Knowsley, Liverpool,
L16 3NA
Tel: 0151 738 1913
www.nwc.org.uk
A seasonal eco-visitor attraction showcasing our natural wildflower
heritage and inspiring you to create new wildflower landscapes wherever
you live. The seasonal nature displays and creative community projects
raise awareness about the importance of wildflowers and encourage
people to learn about creative conservation. The centre is accessible for
wheelchairs and is mainly on one (ground) level.
World Museum
William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN
Tel: 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
P
World Museum was rated the third most accessible tourist destination in
the UK in 2014! It is home to several treasures from around the world as
well as an aquarium, a planetarium, a bug house and the Clore Natural
History Centre, where you can get your hands on fascinating items from
the huge natural science collections. All floors are accessible to
wheelchairs. There is a fully accessible ‘Changing Places’ toilet on the first
floor. There are a limited number of blue badge parking spaces on William
Brown Street, outside the museum. Entry to the museum is free.
Manchester Area
Bolton Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium
Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332211
www.boltonmuseums.org.uk
P
The museum has collections on art, local history, botany, entomology,
Egyptology and geology. There is also an aquarium which contains a wide
range of fresh water fish from all over the world. There are disabled
parking bays outside the museum entrance. Admission to the museum is
free.
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Chadkirk Chapel
Vale Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3LD
Tel: 0161 218 1460
www.stockport.gov.uk/chadkirkchapel
P
A restored 14th century chapel set in the heart of Chadkirk Country
Estate with legends that link it to 7th century missionary, St Chad. There
is level access into the chapel and a fixed loop hearing system.
East Lancashire Railway
Bolton Street Station, Bury, BL9 0EY
Tel: 0161 764 7790
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
P
The restored East Lancashire Railway takes you on a 12 mile journey
through the Irwell Valley, taking in viaducts, tunnels, bridges, beautiful
countryside and historic towns. The passenger service runs from Bury to
Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall and Heywood. You can hop on and off the train
making it a great way to explore the countryside. Wheelchair access to
the train is available at all stations – ask staff for assistance. Blue badge
parking spaces are available directly across the road, in the car park next
to the Transport Museum.
Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens
P
Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, M20 2SW
Tel: 0161 434 1877
The 21 acre park and house, named the Croft was acquired as a gift from
Alderman Fletcher Moss in 1914. The Croft was the birthplace of the Royal
Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). The gardens contain many
antiquated and unusual plants and flowers and has retained many of its
original features, such as the rock and heather gardens and the orchid
houses situated in the Parsonage Gardens adjacent to Fletcher Moss.
There is a car park with disabled parking bays off Millgate Lane and onstreet parking along Stenner Lane.
Heaton Park
The Farm Centre, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SW
Tel: 0161 773 1085
www.heatonpark.org.uk/HeatonPark
P
Heaton Park is a huge family park, owned and managed by Manchester
City Council and located four miles north of the city centre. The park has
an 18th century country house, Heaton Hall (closed to the public at the
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time of writing), open parkland, a boating lake and woodland. There is
also an animal centre where you can meet a variety of animals including
cows, alpacas and goats. There are plenty of accessible paths, including a
1 mile loop around the lake. There are disabled parking bays in Hall Car
Park (off St Margaret’s Road) and Lake Car Park (off Sheepfoot Lane).
Manchester Museum
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road,
M13 9PL
Tel: 0161 275 2648
www.museum.manchester.ac.uk
P
The museum has artefacts from the natural world and different cultures
including fossils, rocks and minerals, stuffed animals, birds and insects, as
well as Egyptian, Roman and Greek archaeological collections. There is
also a vivarium and a greenhouse. There is lift access to all floors. Audio
guides are available from the information desk. Object handling tables
can be found throughout the museum and a ‘Tactile Tour’ is available to
follow. There are a limited number of disabled parking spaces outside the
main entrance via Booth Street West.
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QA
Tel: 0161 343 2878
www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/portland
P
The museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton
Canal Warehouse and combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful
canal side setting. Visitors can explore the area's industrial heritage and
discover what life was like down the mines, or on the farm and find out
about local crafts, industries and historic machines. The museum is free
to enter and is fully accessible, however, the car park is laid with cobbles
and wheelchair users may require support to transfer to the museum.
SEA LIFE Manchester
Barton Square, The Trafford Centre, M17 8AS
Tel: 0871 221 2483
www.visitsealife.com/manchester
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The UK's newest aquarium. There are over 5,000 creatures including
sharks, seahorses, octopus, jellyfish and rays. There is an underwater
ocean tunnel, Interactive Rockpool Experience and talks and feeds
throughout the day. The centre is fully accessible to wheelchairs.
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2. Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Sports Clubs and Contacts
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Outdoor Pursuits
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Archery
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Camping and Caravanning
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Canal Cruises
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Climbing
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Flying
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Horse Riding
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Orienteering
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Outdoor Centres
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Watersports
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Fishing
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Cycling
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British Blind Sport
Tel: 01926 424247
www.britishblindsport.org.uk
A national registered charity which enables visually impaired people to
have the same opportunities as sighted people to access and enjoy sport
and recreational activities in the UK.
English Federation of Disability Sports
Tel: 01509 227750 (head office), 0161 200 5449 (Manchester office)
www.efds.co.uk
The national body for disabled people in sport and physical activity. The
charity aims to increase opportunities at all levels of participation.
GreaterSport
Tel: 07766 575 407 (Matt Johnson)
www.greatersport.co.uk/get-involved/disability-sport
GreaterSport is dedicated to improving the access to sport and physical
activity for all disabled people within Greater Manchester.
Greenbank Sports Academy
Greenbank Lane Liverpool L17 1AG
Tel: 0151 280 7757
www.greenbanksportsacademy.co.uk
The North West’s leading sports and leisure facility for disabled people,
located in the Sefton Park area of Liverpool.
Lancashire Sport Partnership
www.lancashiresport.org.uk
Lancashire Sport Partnership is dedicated to improving the access to sport
and physical activity for all disabled people within the County. The
websites lists the disability sports and leisure clubs in Lancashire as well
as disability sports contacts.
Manchester City Council
Tel: 0161 220 3856 (Disability Sports Development Team)
www.manchester.gov.uk
The team works with partners to ensure there are accessible community
sports programmes and clubs available for disabled people to access.
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Mencap Sport
Tel: 020 7696 5574
www.mencap.org.uk/what-we-do/our-services/leisure/mencap-sport
Mencap Sport works with the governing bodies of sport and other sports
providers to promote opportunities for people with a learning disability at
all levels.
Merseyside Sports Partnership
Tel: 0151 427 3889
www.merseysidesport.com
Merseyside Sports Partnership promotes sports events and develops
sporting opportunities across Merseyside, and offers advice and support
with funding bids. They also organise a year round programme of events
for young people and adults with a disability.
Parasport
Tel: 020 7842 5789
www.parasport.org.uk
Parasport aims to make it easier for members of the public to take up
disability sport by providing information about sporting opportunities and
clubs in your local area.
UK Deaf Sport
www.ukdeafsport.org.uk
UK Deaf Sport is a registered charity covering England, Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland, which aims to encourage deaf people to participate,
to enjoy and to excel at sport. You can use the enquiry form on their
website to contact them.
WheelPower
Tel: 01296 395995
www.wheelpower.org.uk
A national organisation for wheelchair sport in the UK. Based at the
national wheelchair sports centre in Stoke Mandeville, the foundation
provides, promotes and develops opportunities for men, women and
children with disabilities to participate in recreational and competitive
wheelchair sport.
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Archery
Blackburn Archery
www.blackburn-archery.co.uk
Blackburn Archery caters primarily for Blackburn with Darwen, but also
attends the surrounding areas of Preston, Manchester, Burnley, Clitheroe,
Bolton and more! They have done archery sessions for a wide range of
disabilities and will do their best to accommodate you.
Blundellsands Archers
Tel: 07815 421758 (Jim Kavanagh - Secretary)
www.blundellsandsarchers.com
A friendly and popular archery club with a 137 year history. They can
offer target shooting at all official distances, and also clout shooting.
Indoor target shooting at two venues is offered in winter. Members with
disabilities are welcome.
Bowman of Pendle and Samlesbury
Nab’s Head Lane, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UQ
www.pendleandsamlesbury.co.uk
A long established target archery club with over 100 members ranging
from 8 years old to senior citizens. Both able bodied and those with
disabilities are welcome and help is always on hand from their qualified
coaches. Use the ‘Contact Us’ page on their website for enquiries.
Chorley Bowman
www.chorleybowmen.co.uk
The club works to promote both the traditional and modern Olympic side
of the sport. A relatively new club founded in 1980 but have quickly
become known as a friendly and welcoming club. Both able bodied and
those with disabilities are welcome.
Goldcrest Archers
Tel: 07790839834
www.goldcrestarchers.co.uk
The club is all inclusive and all ability and members work together to help
run the club for everyone's and the sport's benefit and promotion.
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Lancashire Archery Association
Tel: 01925 819 781 (Elaine Muncaster - County Secretary)
www.lancashire-archery.org.uk
The website lists all the archery clubs and organisations in the county.
St Helens Archers
Liverpool St Helens Rugby Club, Moss Lane, Windle, St Helens, WA11 7PL
Tel: 01942 716387 (Colin Abrathat - Coach)
www.sthelensarchers.co.uk
The club welcomes existing and new members. They pride themselves as
being a very open and friendly family club with members of all ages and
abilities, able-bodied and disabled.
The Bowmen of Bruntwood
www.bowmenofbruntwood.co.uk
The Bowmen of Bruntwood is Stockport’s only archery club. The Club has
archers of all abilities, and adults, juniors, and the disabled can all
compete on equal terms.
Camping & Caravanning
Caravan Sitefinder
www.caravansitefinder.co.uk
You can use this site to search for accessible caravan sites and campsites
across the country.
Pitchup.com
www.pitchup.com/blog/2012/jul/12/camping-disability-heres-how
The website has information and tips on camping with a disability and
enables you to search for accessible campsites and holiday parks.
Canal Cruises
Canal Boat Cruises of Riley Green
Riley Green Marina, Bolton Road, Hoghton, Lancashire, PR5 0SP
Tel: 01254 667412
www.canalboatcruises.co.uk
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Canal Boat Cruises is an award winning family business offering canal
boat holidays, canal trips, restaurant cruises, moorings and marina
facilities on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in the heart of the idyllic
Lancashire countryside. The ‘Romance Restaurant’ and ‘Trip Boat’ are
accessible for disabled and mobility impaired guests.
The Kensington Foundation Canal Boat Project
The Lodge, 216 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9JL
Tel: 01253 761334
www.kensingtonfoundation.com/index.html
A wide-beam canal boat managed and run by volunteers whose mission is
to provide affordable breaks on the Lancaster Canal for families needing
additional support. Fitted with a lift and wide corridor and doorways for
easy wheelchair and disabled access, the ‘Margaret Kane’ can
accommodate up to 12 people including 2 crew. Day & residential trips
can be arranged to meet individual needs. There is car parking very close
to the boat. There is good wheelchair access on the boat including a large
stern (rear) deck which can accommodate a wheelchair while cruising.
The Stockport Canal Boat Trust
Marple Wharf, Church St (off Church Lane), Marple, Stockport, SK6 6BW
Tel: 01663 732400
www.newhorizons.org.uk
The Trust offers day trips for people with disabilities around the canals of
North West England aboard ‘New Horizons.’ The boat is fully accessible
with a boarding ramp and lift. There is wheelchair access throughout the
length of the boat and an accessible toilet, as well as a raised open air
viewing deck at the front of the boat and a centrally heated lounge
observation cabin.
Climbing
Awesome Walls Climbing Centres
www.awesomewalls.co.uk
There are several options for disabled climbers depending on their level of
ability. Contact the centres below for more information:
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Liverpool: St Albans Church, Athol Street, Liverpool, L5 9TN
Tel: 0151 298 2422
Stockport: The Engine House, Pear Mill, Lower Bradbury Road,
Stockport, SK6 2BP
Tel: 0161 494 9949
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Hothersall Lodge Climbing Wall
Hothersall, Longridge, PR3 2XB
Tel: 01254 878422
The climbing wall facility is suitable for all abilities. There is a lift to the
first floor which gives access to the top of a 45 degree abseil ramp
designed specifically for wheelchair users. Incorporated into the wall is a
very realistic cave system, complete with fossils and stalactites and some
wheelchair users can use a trolley to negotiate the lower level. The Wall is
available only to pre-booked groups.
West View Climbing and Leisure Centre
Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5EP
Tel: 01772 903159
www.preston.gov.uk/yourservices/sport-and-leisure-centres/climbing/
public-climbing
The climbing centre offers a variety of different angled walls to cater for
climbers of all abilities including a beginner/disability climbing wall.
Flying
Aerobility
Tel: 0303 303 1230
www.aerobility.com
A registered charity founded in 1993 offering disabled people the
opportunity to fly an aeroplane.
Horse Riding
Riding for the Disabled Association
Norfolk House, 1A Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick, CV34 6LG
Tel: 0845 658 1082
www.rda.org.uk
The national charity that provides therapy, achievement and enjoyment
on horseback to people with disabilities all over the UK. There are roughly
500 RDA groups and centres offering activities throughout the UK. Their
website lists contact details for all local groups in Lancashire, Manchester
and Liverpool; you can search for a group near you by entering your
postcode.
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Orienteering
British Orienteering
Tel: 01629 734042
www.britishorienteering.org.uk
You can use the website to search for permanent orienteering courses in
your area including wheelchair accessible and Trail-O courses.
Greater Manchester Orienteering Activities
Tel: 0161 426 0301
www.gmoa.org.uk
The website has details of all the permanent orienteering courses in
Manchester, including those suitable for wheelchairs.
Outdoor centres
Burrs Activity Centre
Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1DA
Tel: 0161 764 9649
www.burrs.org.uk
Burrs Activity Centre is situated in Burrs Country Park close to the centre
of Bury. The centre provides a wide range of activities to members of the
public and organised groups including archery, abseiling, climbing and
orienteering. The abundance of still and moving water at Burrs makes the
site particularly good for water sports. The site features a canoe training
pool, a canal feeder and the River Irwell.
Debdale Outdoor Centre
1073 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7LJ
Tel: 0161 223 5182
www.manchester.gov.uk
A modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by
Manchester City Council. Activities include dinghy sailing, windsurfing,
canoeing and kayaking, powerboating, rock climbing, abseiling, hill
walking, gorge scrambling, orienteering, camping, navigation, multiactivity and team-building activities. The centre has specialised
equipment available and staff experienced in working with groups with a
variety of different needs.
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Otterspool Adventure Centre
37 Otterspool Drive, Liverpool, L17 5AL
Tel: 0151 494 3044
www.otterspooladventurecentre.co.uk
The centre has a 52 element high ropes course, climbing and abseiling
wall, military style obstacle course and adventure maze.
Rock and River Outdoor Pursuits
Cliffs Farm Activity Centre, Wood Lane, Mawdesley, L40 2RL
Tel: 01704 822644
Rock and River run outdoor activities for schools, colleges, youth and
corporate groups and scouts and guides and are open to the public during
the summer months. They run activities for all ages and abilities including
archery, watersports, rock climbing, orienteering and hill walks.
Waddow Hall
Girlguiding Waddow Hall, Waddington Road, Clitheroe, BB7 3LD
Tel: 01200 423186
www.waddow.org.uk
Waddow Hall offers an exciting range of adventurous activities to suit all
ages and abilities. They provide accommodation (camping, catered and
self-catering) and equipment and training for all, including those with
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disabilities, in a number of activities including, archery, climbing, grass
sledging and canoeing.
Whitehough Outdoor Education Centre
Barley New Road, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9LF
Tel: 01282 615 688
Whitehough has over 60 years experience in providing excellent, safe
instruction for outdoor activities at all levels. Programmes are tailor made
to group’s requirements, and visitors include schools, youth and
community groups.
Watersports
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
15 The Quays, Salford, M50 3SQ
Tel: 0161 877 7252
www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
The centre is fully accessible and provides watersports and outdoor
activities that are accessible to people with disabilities, together with their
friends and families. Activities that they are able to offer include sailing,
windsurfing, kayaking, open canoeing, rafted canoeing, bellboating,
indoor climbing and abseiling.
Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre
Lakebank, Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough, OL15 0DQ
Tel: 01706 370499
www.link4life.org/centres/hollingworth-lake-activity-centre
Since 1989 the centre has offered quality tuition in outdoor activities to
schools, youth groups and the general public, including sailing, kayaking,
canoeing, powerboating and windsurfing, as well as outdoor activities
including rock climbing and mountain biking. The staff regularly support
and are proactive about providing a service to people with disabilities and
are keen to invite them to their facilities. The centre has a hoist to
transfer people from their wheelchairs and specialist seats for assisting
people to sit up on the activities.
Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Sailability
Tel: 0844 556 9550
www.rya.org.uk/sailability
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RYA Sailability exists to give everyone the chance to sail. All of their sites
have trained and friendly volunteers and the choice of boats to suit your
needs. You can search online to find your local Sailability centre, or see
below:
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Bolton Sailing Club Tel: 01204 811204
Burwain Sailing Club (Colne) Tel: 01282 863493
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre Tel: 0151 966 6868
Eton Sailing Club (Bury) Tel: 0161 764 2858
Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre Tel: 01706 370499
Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club Tel: 01942 673169
Pilkington Sailing Club (St Helens) 01744 884821
Rossendale Valley Sailing Club (Burnley) Tel: 01282 421674
Salford Waterports Centre Tel: 0161 877 7252
West Lancashire Yacht Club (Southport) Tel: 01704 530840
Whitworth Water Ski Centre
Tong Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8BE
Tel: 01706 852151
Set in beautiful countryside on the edge of Cowm Reservoir, the centre
boasts some of the best facilities for water skiing and wake boarding.
They cater for everyone, whether you have been skiing for years, are a
total beginner or are disabled. The clubhouse is fully accessible and nonmembers are welcome.
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Fishing
Open Country does not profess to be an authority on fishing, so most
entries here are taken from the websites below.
Inclusion in this guide may indicate easy access, and wheelchair
accessible platforms and toilets. We would always advise you to contact
the site management before visiting.
Do remember that all fresh water fishing in England requires both a
permit from the owner or manager of the water in question and an
Environment Agency National Rod Licence. Licenses are available to buy
online at www.gov.uk/buy-a-uk-fishing-rod-licence, at Post Offices and
tackle shops, or by ringing 0844 800 5386. You may be eligible for a
concessionary licence.
Angling Trust
Tel: 0844 7700616
www.anglingtrust.net
The Angling Trust represents all game, coarse and sea anglers and
angling in England. They lobby government, campaign on environmental
and angling issues and run national and international competitions. You
can search for your nearest fishery or club on their website.
British Disabled Angling Association (BDAA)
Tel: 01922 860912
www.bdaa.co.uk
The BDAA was founded in 1996 to develop opportunities for disabled
people of all ages and abilities to access the activity of fishing in the UK.
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/see-and-do/fishing
You can search the Canal & River Trust’s online directory, which lists over
6,000 fishing venues nationwide. There is also information about fishing
guidelines and a fish species guide.
Environment Agency Rivercall Service
Tel: 0906 6197738 (North West Region)
http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
For information on levels in your local rivers you can call the number
above. This is a premium rate number. Alternatively, you can check the
online map using the link above.
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Forest of Bowland AONB
Tel: 01200 448000
www.forestofbowland.com/files/uploads/pdfs/f
obfishingwebleaf.pdf
The leaflet provides details and a location map
of places to fish in and around The Forest of
Bowland AONB. It can be downloaded from the
link above, or is available from the Bowland
Visitor Centre (see p75). The leaflet is
available in large text format on request.
Ribble Rivers Trust
c/o Hanson Cement, Ribblesdale Works, Clitheroe, BB7 4QF
Tel: 01200 444452
www.ribbletrust.org.uk
The Ribble Rivers Trust is a local environmental habitat group which
carries out a series of projects to improve rivers and brooks for fish life.
They also run an Angling Passport Scheme which uses token payments.
The Wheelyboat Trust
North Lodge, Burton Park, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0JT
Tel: 01798 342222
www.wheelyboats.org
The Wheelyboat Trust is a registered charity dedicated to providing
disabled people with the opportunity and freedom to enjoy waters large
and small all over the UK. Their role is to help and encourage venues
open to the public to acquire Wheelyboats for their disabled visitors and
to help groups and organisations acquire Wheelyboats for their own use.
Key:
C
Coarse fishing
F
Fly fishing
W
Fisheries with Wheelyboats
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Abbey Lakes
C
Between Up Holland and Orrell, just off the A577 on School Lane.
Tel: 01695 622794
Two wheelchair accessible fishing platforms.
Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
C
Slack Lane, Off Bradshaw Road, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 4JW
Tel: 01204 307197
www.bradshawhallfisheries.co.uk
Disabled pegs on lakes 8 and 4 and parking is nearby. Accessible toilets.
The Lake House, Cleveley Mere
F
Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 1BY
Tel: 01524 793644
www.cleveleymere.com
Some piers have wheelchair access.
Charity Farm Fisheries
C
Smithy Brow, Toogood Lane, Wrightington, Nr Wigan, WN6 9PP
Tel: 01257 451326
Fishing pitches with wheelchair access.
Croft Coarse Fisheries
C
Huyton Lodge, Off Chorley Road, Bolton, BL6 5LH
Tel: 07710 659024
3 pegs available for disabled anglers.
Forrest Hills
F
Hazelrigg Lane, Ellel, Lancaster, LA2 0PL
Tel: 01524 752566
www.forresthills.co.uk
Most of the jetties are suitable for wheelchair access.
Four Seasons Fisheries
C
Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, FY3 0AY
Tel: 01253 894357
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Pegs 1 and 17 nearest the cafe are suitable for disabled anglers.
Accessible toilets.
Leisure Lakes
C
Mere Brow, Tarleton, PR4 6JX
Tel: 01772 813 446
www.leisurelakes.co.uk
Oak Royal Golf & Country Club
F
Bury Lane, Withnell, Nr Chorley, PR6 8SW
Tel: 01254 830616
www.oakroyalgolf-countryclub.co.uk
There is one peg designed for wheelchair access.
Stocks Reservoir
F/W
Catlow Rd, Slaidburn, Nr Clitheroe, BB7 3AQ
Tel: 01200 446602
www.stocksreservoir.com
Accessible toilets in the café.
The Rising Fishery
C
Guide Lane, Higham, Burnley, BB129BX
Tel: 07725 054976
www.therisingfishery.co.uk
Disabled access, parking is available close to the ponds. Accessible toilets.
Whitmore Fisheries
C
Bradshaw Lane, Kirkham, PR4 3HQ
Tel: 01253 836224
Most pegs are accessible for disabled anglers.
Wyreside Lakes
C
Sunnyside Farmhouse, Bay Horse, Nr Lancaster, LA2 9DG
Tel: 01524 792093
www.wyresidelakes.co.uk
Disabled ramp and jetty. Accessible toilets.
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Clubs and Contacts
Bikeability
www.dft.gov.uk/bikeability
Bikeability is ‘cycling proficiency’ for the 21st century, designed to give the
next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today’s
roads. You can search their website to find a Bikeability Cycle Trainer near
to you.
Bury Tandem Club for the Visually Impaired
Tel: 0161 764 1239
www.bury-tandem-club.org
A friendly club and charity of about 30 people who enjoy cycling. All of
their rear riders have a visual impairment and range from very
experienced club cyclists who have lost their sight, to younger people who
have discovered the joys of cycling through the club. They ride every
Sunday, setting off from Tottington at 9.30am. Rides vary from between
40 and 60 miles, with a lunch stop at a cafe.
Celebrating Cycling Lancaster & Morecambe
Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AF
Tel: 01524 582629 (for infrastructure enquiries), 01524 582394/582808
(to order local maps and guides)
www.celebratingcycling.org
Lancaster with Morecambe was one of the original six places in the
country to be named a 'Cycling Demonstration Town’. The website has
useful information about cycle routes, courses, events and local bike
shops.
Cycle for Health
Tel: 0151 295 3238 (Cycle for Health Coordinator)
www.liverpoolhps.nhs.uk
Working in partnership with the Liverpool Health Promotion Team,
Croxteth Hall country park runs weekly guided cycle rides with fully
trained leaders. All bikes and safety equipment are provided free of
charge, but places are limited. Monday’s rides are aimed at the deaf
community and hard of hearing.
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Go Sky Ride
www.goskyride.com
British Cycling and Sky have come together to get a million people riding
their bikes more regularly. They have created a range of ways for you to
get involved, from big traffic-free events in towns and cities, to local
neighbourhood rides; from women-only bike rides and support, to routes
and workshops. Look at their website for details of local bike rides and
events.
Go Velo
Suite 2, The Rock Business Centre, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8AP
Tel: 01282 787386
www.govelo.co.uk
Go Velo offers a diverse range of cycle training and activity in Lancashire.
Courses can be arranged locally in any district of Lancashire subject to
demand.
Local Authority Cycle Contacts
It is worth contacting your local council to find out about cycle routes and
events in your area. Some councils have a designated cycling contact who
can provide you with information. See below for contact details and useful
web addresses:
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Blackpool Council
Tel: 01253 476330 Email: [email protected]
Burnley Borough Council
Tel: 01282 425011 (Streetscene Department - to report defects
with off-road routes and suggestions for improvements.)
Bolton Council
Tel: 01204 336677 (Highways)
www.bolton.gov.uk/website/Pages/Cycling
Liverpool City Council
Tel: 0151 233 2008 Minicom: 0151 225 3275 (Tourism and Events)
http://liverpool.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/cycling
Manchester City Council
www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200102/cycling_and_walking/732/cyc
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Pendle Borough Council
www.pendle.gov.uk/cycle
Preston City Council
Tel: 01772 906180
Or to report a defect on a cycling route in Preston contact:
Tel: 01772 906000
West Lancashire Council
www.westlancsdc.gov.uk/more/your-community/roads-andtravel/cycling
Liverpool Visually Impaired Tandem Club
Tel: 0151 221 0888 (Kathy)
The group cycles out most weeks and whether you come once a week,
once a month or occasionally, they always welcome new riders.
Love your Bike
www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/loveyourbike
The ‘Love Your Bike’ campaign is based in Greater Manchester. It aims to
promote cycling and to help make it an attractive, accessible and a fun
way to get around. You can join the monthly led ‘Bike Friday’ rides; a set
of led commuter rides into Manchester from various starting places at a
moderate pace.
National Cycling Centre
Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Tel: 0161 223 2244 (option 3)
www.nationalcyclingcentre.com
Manchester Velodrome runs taster sessions on the back of a track tandem
that cater for disabled or visually impaired riders. They also have specific
disability sessions on some Thursdays.
Pendle Leisure Trust
Tel: 01282 661225 (Sports Development Team)
www.pendleleisuretrust.co.uk
Pendle Sports Development, in partnership with local cycling clubs, run
weekly Adaptive Cycling sessions at Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre,
Surrey Road, Nelson. The team is developing a range of adapted cycles,
including trikes, hand-pedal bikes and cycles suitable for wheelchair
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users. There is also a 'Health on Wheels’ programme aimed at getting
people to ride two-wheeled bikes.
Rochdale Cycling Club
43 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QA
Tel: 01706 644944
http://rochdalecyclingclub.org.uk
The club caters for the underprivileged, physically disabled riders and
cyclists with learning difficulties. The club has a wide range of bicycles
and specialised equipment which are loaned free of charge for the rides.
These range from tandems for the use of visually impaired riders, trailer
bikes to accommodate children from four years old, electric bikes and
rickshaws for those not fit enough to ride a normal bike, and even one
five seater bike on which an adult can take out four children.
Simply Cycling – Trafford and Wythenshawe Wheelers
www.simply-cycling.org
A charitable organisation incorporating Wythenshawe Wheelers all-ability
cycling club and Trafford Wheelers in Stretford. The main focus of the two
clubs is to offer cycling to disabled people. They have over 180 adapted
bikes and are confident that anyone can ride a bike regardless of their
ability. They offer sessions throughout the week that are open to the
public, catering for cyclists of all abilities.
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Trafford Wheelers
Longford Park Athletic Stadium, Ryebank Road, Stretford, M21 9LJ
Tel: 07871 621778
Wythenshawe Wheelers
Wythenshawe Park Athletics Track, Wythenshawe Road, M23 OPH
Tel: 07753 428937
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Sustrans
National Cycle Network Centre, 2 Cathedral Square, College Green,
Bristol, BS1 5DD
Tel: 0845 113 0065
www.sustrans.org.uk
Sustrans works on practical projects to encourage more people to walk
and cycle. They also produce information on the National Cycle Network.
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North West Regional Office:
Sustrans, 5th Floor, Hanover House, 30-32 Charlotte St,
Manchester, M1 4FD
Tel: 0161 923 6050
The Bowland Electric Bicycle Network
www.forestofbowland.com
You can hire out electric bikes from the hire-stations in the Bowland
Experience network. For further information visit the cycling section on
the website above.
Transport for Greater Manchester
2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BG
Tel: 0161 244 1000
www.tfgm.com
You'll find everything you need to know about cycling in your area of
Greater Manchester, from maps and route planning to local events and
news.
Wheels for All
Tel: 01925 234213 (General enquiries - Ian Tierney)
www.cycling.org.uk
The ’Wheels for All’ initiative is a nationally recognised programme that
encourages all children and adults with disabilities to engage in a quality
cycling activity. By using specially adapted cycles, the activities are both
physically and mentally stimulating and above all fun for everyone
involved. All the centres are equipped with specially adapted cycles and
Wheels for All trained leaders, who have the knowledge and confidence to
work with adapted cycles for participants to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
There are currently around 50 centres across England and Wales
including: Accrington, Birkenhead, Blackpool, Bolton (Leverhulme, Bolton
Arena), Chorley, Halewood, Lancaster, Litherland, Liverpool,
Manchester (Debdale, Wythenshawe, Boggart-Hole-Clough), Ormskirk,
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Preston (Moor Park, UCLAN Sports Arena), Salford, Southport, Trafford,
Warrington, Widnes, Wigan, Wyre. Contact your local Wheels for All group
for more information:
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Manchester & Salford
Tel: 01925 234213 (Hermine Briffa),
Oldham
Tel: 07980 776353 (Kevin Lanham)
Sefton
Email [email protected]
West Lancashire & Wirral
Warrington
Tel: 01925 234213 (Iain Lancaster)
Wyre Wheels
Tel: 01253 887209 (Adam Hollet – Sports Officer)
Wyre Wheels offer a wide selection of adapted bicycles including trikes,
side-by-sides, hand bikes, quad and wheelchair bikes. Participants will
have access to cycle in the Fleetwood YMCA sports hall and along a
section of the sea front. Anyone is welcome to attend the sessions,
whether you are disabled, have limited mobility, recovering from illness or
injury, elderly, or just want to get back on a bike.
Events
Great Manchester Cycle
www.greatcycle.org
The Great Manchester Cycle is a unique mass participation cycling event
that offers three separate distances, for all abilities, over a 13-mile citybased circuit within Manchester and the neighbouring borough of
Trafford.
National Bike Week
Tel: 0845 680 5005
www.bikeweek.org.uk
The biggest national cycling event in the UK. Bike Week is an annual
opportunity to promote cycling, and show how cycling can easily be part
of everyday life. Contact them to find out about events in your area.
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Pendle Cycle Festival
www.visitpendle.com
An annual festival that features a range of events and activities including
guided bike rides.
Ride the Lights
www.blackpool-illuminations.net/Ride-the-Lights.html
An annual event that closes off Blackpool Promenade to all traffic except
bikes! It is held a few days before the Big Illumination switch on. You can
cycle the illuminations to and from any point along Blackpool Promenade
from Starr Gate in the South to Red Bank Road, some 10 kilometres
north. There are marshalls, first aid, bike doctors and support vehicles
along the route should you need any assistance. All bikes must have
working lights on the front and back, and bike helmets are strongly
recommended.
Cycle Routes
Blackpool to Fleetwood Coastal Route
www.visitwyre.co.uk/dbimgs/BlackpoolFleetwood.pdf
24 miles (there and back), less if you turn back earlier. The terrain is a
flat, wide, pedestrian causeway, and mainly next to the shore. There are
only one or two small slopes. It is an ideal route for families with small
children as the whole route is off-road. ‘Waterfront Wheels’ hire out
adapted cycles from Marine Hall in Fleetwood, for a small fee. Phone
01253 771141 to book. Also, see ‘Ride the Lights’ above.
Cheshire Lines
The Cheshire Lines Path is a great way to get out into the countryside
from Southport and Merseyside. Though in Lancashire, the path is called
the Cheshire Lines, as it uses an old railway, which was built by the
Cheshire Lines Railway. (See p13 for more details.)
Dunsop Bridge
Starting from Dunsop Bridge, this ride follows a tarmac bridleway up the
Upper Bowland Valley in the heart of the Bowland fells. Except for the
occasional farm vehicle it is all but traffic free. Dunsop Bridge is the
geographic centre of the UK! (See p11 for more details.)
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Gisburn Forest
www.gisburnbiketrails.com
Gisburn Forest offers a network of mountain biking trails. Starting from
the ‘Hub’, the Bottom Beck (Blue) route follows the course of an old
railway used in the construction of Stocks Reservoir. The new Gisburn
Forest ‘Hub’ has a new car park, skills park, viewpoint and trails. There
are numerous other forest tracks if the mountain bike routes prove too
challenging (see p11 for more details).
Lancashire Cycling Routes
www.lancashire.gov.uk/cycling
There are over 340 km of traffic free cycle routes in Lancashire including
off road cycle paths, seaside promenades and canal towpaths. You can
download a huge range of cycle route maps from the link above.
Lancaster & Morecambe Cycling Map
www.celebratingcycling.org
With more than 70km of cycle routes, the
Lancaster area has one of the country’s best
cycle networks. The terrific free leaflet
‘Lancaster and Morecambe Cycling Map’ has
some great routes, including:
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Lancaster - Carnforth (Canal Towpath - 9 miles)
Follow the canal north of the city through attractive canalside
villages, like Hest Bank and Bolton-le-Sands to Carnforth, where the
wartime classic "Brief Encounter" was filmed. From the canal enjoy
views across Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland Hills. The surface of
the towpath has been recently upgraded with a tarmac surface.
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Lancaster - Crook O'Lune - Caton (5 miles)
Follow the riverside cycle path alongside the east flowing Lune to
the picturesque riverside village of Halton and Caton in the rich
pastures of the Lune Valley. At Crook O'Lune the path crosses the
River Lune twice on two superb bridges. From the Crook O'Lune
picnic site you will have a breathtaking view out into the Lune
Valley.
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Lancaster - Glasson Dock (5 miles)
Cycle down the Lune Estuary to historic Glasson Dock, an
eighteenth century port where you can watch sea going vessels
unloading. There are lovely views back over the estuary to the
Bowland Fells. On the way stop for a bite at the picnic site at
Conder Green. The path is used by National Cycle Route 6 from
Lancaster to Preston. The estuary and saltmarsh has a wealth of
wildlife, especially in winter, when thousands of wild geese, waders
and ducks can be seen.
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Lancaster - Morecambe Greenway (3 miles)
The cycle track is the county's busiest cycle route, and is so much
nicer than sitting in a queue of traffic on Morecambe Road. The
cycle path was originally one of the first electrified railways in the
country. There are links to surrounding employment areas, and
from the sea front there are great views of the Lakeland Fells.
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Lancaster - Snatchams - Sunderland (2 miles - 6 miles)
Take the cycle path on the other side of the Estuary to Snatchams,
with its historic pub. From Snatchams you can continue on minor
roads to Sunderland, an eighteen century quay where time has
stood still. You will find poor Sambo's grave on the west side of the
village. Sambo was one of the first black men to die in England.
Watch the tide at Sunderland as the villages get cut off at high tide.
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Morecambe Promenade
Since April 2007 cycling has been allowed on Morecambe
Promenade. There are superb views across the Bay to the Lakeland
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Fells from the seafront, and it is great place to take young children
cycling. Ride past the sculpture of Eric Morecambe and see the ‘Tern
Project’, an award winning collection of artwork along the
promenade, celebrating the birdlife of Morecambe Bay. There is a
link from the Promenade to the canal at Hest Bank.
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River Lune Cycle Paths
From the Millennium Bridge, you can take cycle paths going up and
down the river. They are away from traffic and great for cycling with
children. There is even a link to the city's railway station. The cycle
tracks are part of the city's River Lune Millennium Park. The
Millennium Park celebrates the city's maritime history and the river.
In the eighteenth century Lancaster used to be one of the country's
leading ports, trading with America and the West Indies. The River
Lune is one of the country's most attractive rivers.
Leeds Liverpool Canal
Follow the canal towpath from Barrowford and Colne to Barnoldswick for a
leisurely ride in the countryside.
Liverpool Loopline
Tel: 0845 113 00 65 (Sustrans Information Line)
www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/liverpool-loopline
The Loop Line is a popular traffic free, wildlife route running from
Halewood to Aintree and on to Southport on the Cheshire Lines Path. The
13 mile route follows the old railway line and provides a flat, well surfaced
green corridor through the urban environment of east Liverpool.
Middlewood Way
www.stockport.gov.uk/services/leisureculture/parksandrecreation/country
side/countrysidewalks/middlewoodway
A 10-mile traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists and horseriders linking
Marple near Stockport with Macclesfield. The Middlewood Way is mostly
level and wheelchair-accessible. The leaflet has a map showing easy
access points and areas of the route that may be difficult for wheelchairs
(see p15 for more details).
Southport Coastal Route
www.sefton.gov.uk
You can cycle out from Southport along the coast to Banks, past
Marshside RSPB reserve (see p71) on a traffic free path. Southport
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Promenade is open to cyclists and cycle hire is available from the Eco
Centre and railway station. You can continue into Liverpool along the
Cheshire Lines Path or the Sefton Coast Route.
The Saddleworth Rail Trail
www.visitmanchester.com/media/664925/mc_cycle_guide_leaflet.pdf
A ride along two flat, off-road bike routes, linked by one steep climb along
a quiet country lane. Two former railway lines, now popular off road
recreational routes, make this ride a perfect way for families to discover
Saddleworth. The Delph Donkey Trail (named after the white horse which
first pulled the carriages) and Saddleworth Linear (part of the Pennine
Bridleway) link the charming villages of Delph, Dobcross and Greenfield
either side of the Brownhill Countryside Centre and Nature Garden. The
route is approximately 6 miles (Delph Donkey 2 miles, Saddleworth Linear
4 miles).
Trans Pennine Trail
Trans Pennine Trail Office, c/o Barnsley Council, PO Box 597, Barnsley,
S70 9EW
Tel: 01226 772574
www.transpenninetrail.org.uk
The TPT is a multi-user route from Hornsea to Southport. Over 60% of
the route is traffic free, but there are a great many anti-motor cycle
barriers, which make life very difficult for some disabled people. The
Manchester sections are particularly inaccessible because of this.
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Wildlife & Conservation
3. Wildlife & Conservation
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Visitor Centres
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Amphibian & Reptile Group of South Lancashire
Email: [email protected] (David Orchard - Chair)
www.argsl.org.uk
ARGSL was established in 2004 to promote the conservation of
amphibians and reptiles in the South Lancashire and Greater Manchester
areas. The website has information on amphibian and reptile species, how
to get involved in pond surveys and how to submit your amphibian
records.
Bat Conservation Trust
Tel: 0845 1300 228
www.bats.org.uk
A national organisation that is devoted to the conservation of bats and the
landscapes on which they rely. Their website gives lots of information on
bat species and conservation. You can also search for your local bat group
and find out about how to get involved in bat walks and surveys in your
area.
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BBC Things To Do – Nature
www.bbc.co.uk/thingstodo/category/nature?category=4
You can use the website to search for nature related activities near you,
including guided walks, workshops and courses.
British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU
Tel: 01842 750050
www.bto.org
The BTO have a broad range of surveys for volunteers to participate in,
including the ‘Garden BirdWatch’ and ‘Garden Nesting Survey’. The
surveys are fun and a great way to help wildlife from your home.
Friends of Bowland
Kettledrum, 6 Root Hill Estate Yard, Whitewell Road, Dunsop Bridge,
BB7 3AY
Tel: 01200 448000
www.forestofbowland.com/cons_volunteering
Contact the Friends group if you are interested in conserving and learning
about the Forest of Bowland landscape and its wildlife and flora.
Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society
www.lacfs.org.uk
An organisation that records and publishes data on Lancashire’s wildlife
including birds, butterflies, mammals and freshwater fish. There is also
information on ‘Living Record’; an online environmental recording system
where you can input your wildlife sightings.
Lancashire and Greater Manchester Mammal Group
A group set up to increase mammal recording across the region, and to
provide the support to develop the skills and information needed. They
run a programme of training, surveys, walks and talks.
Lancashire Badger Group
Tel: 08448 707908
www.lancashirebadgergroup.org.uk
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A conservation group dedicated to studying and protecting badgers in
northern England. They provide information, talks and training to the
public regarding the natural history and needs of badgers, raising
awareness of the persecution and other issues that they face.
Lancashire Branch of Butterfly Conservation
www.lancashire-butterflies.org.uk
Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity dedicated to the
conservation of butterflies and moths. The Lancashire branch covers the
counties of Lancashire, Northern Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
Within these areas there is a great variety of moths and butterflies,
including a number of national rarities. Details of forthcoming events and
field trips are listed, as are the contents of the Branch Library. You can
contact the group by using the ‘Feedback Form’ on their website.
Lancashire Wildlife
www.lancashirewildlife.org.uk
A useful website that brings together the information about Lancashire
wildlife published on blogs and websites. There are also details about
wildlife hotspots and identification guides to download.
Liverpool Botanical Society
Tel: 0151 478 4216 (Wendy Atkinson)
https://sites.google.com/site/livbotsoc/home
Founded in 1906, the Society runs a programme of events and indoor
meetings at the World Museum, Liverpool, during the winter months and
field meetings around the region during spring, summer and autumn.
Merseyside and West Lancs Mammal Group
Tel: 0151 478 4363 (Tony Parker)
www.merseysidebiobank.org.uk/index.aspx?Mod=Article&ArticleID=18b.1
The group runs local mammal events. You can use their website to enter
records of any mammals you see in Merseyside and West Lancashire.
Merseyside Naturalists’ Association
www.mnapage.info/index.html
The Merseyside Naturalists' Association was founded in 1938 with the aim
of educating the public about natural history, protecting fauna and flora
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and preserving important wildlife habitats for the benefit of the public.
They arrange regular indoor and outdoor meetings, act jointly with other
organisations having similar charitable purposes and collect and collate
natural history records.
North West Brown Hare Project
Greater Manchester Ecology Unit, Room 1.4.1, Council Offices,
Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OLG 6DL
Tel: 0161 3424409 (Samuel Bolton)
The project’s aim is to gain a better understanding of hare populations in
the North West and highlight areas to target for habitat management, to
increase connectivity between populations and improve habitats for the
brown hare, as well as farmland birds. This website will give you
information on hares and show you ways in which you can contribute to
their conservation, particularly by reporting sightings of them.
North West Fungus Group
http://fungus.org.uk/nwfg.htm
The North West Fungus Group (NWFG) was
established in 1994 aiming to promote an
interest in fungi across the counties of
Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester,
Lancashire and Merseyside, and the vicecounties of Denbighshire and Flintshire (part of
Clwyd). The group organises an extensive
programme of forays, workshops and related
events and maintains databases of fungi
distribution across the north-west.
The Preston Society – Natural History and Birdwatching
www.prestonsociety.co.uk
The Society enjoys regular meetings during the autumn, winter and
spring season, supplemented by a series of summer walks, coach trips
and holidays.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Lancaster office: 7.3.1 Cameron House, White Cross Estate, Lancaster,
LA1 4XF
Tel: 0300 7772 676
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The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for
birds and all wildlife. You can help out the wildlife in your garden by
taking part in the annual ‘Big Garden Birdwatch’; the world’s largest
wildlife survey. Or you could download a ‘Give Nature a Home’ guide
which has simple, fun activities to help wildlife where you live. Their
website also has advice for disabled bird watchers:
www.rspb.org.uk/advice/watchingbirds/disabled/index.aspx
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Local Groups
The RSPB has local groups throughout Lancashire, Manchester and
Merseyside. They are a great way to meet friendly, like-minded
people in your area, while learning more about birds and wildlife.
Have a look on their website to find a group near you:
www.rspb.org.uk/localgroups
Manchester Peregrines
During the breeding season (April to July) RSPB staff set up viewing
areas every weekend in the city centre (Exchange Square) to see
the nesting peregrines.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North
Merseyside
The Barn (Head Office), Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BY
Tel: 01772 324129
www.lancswt.org.uk
Part of the national Wildlife Trusts movement. Their website details all of
their nature reserves, including some details on accessibility. Contact
them for further details. See the next page for full details of the Trust’s
Brockholes Nature Reserve.
Wild About Manchester
Tel: 0161 9532755
www.wildaboutmanchester.info
Manchester’s biodiversity website has information on the city’s nature
reserves and wildlife events, as well as ways to help nature in your
garden.
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Wildlife watching is an enjoyable and peaceful past time where you can
develop your skills in your own time. Below are some of the best
accessible sites in which you can enjoy, watch and study wildlife and
nature.
This picture denotes an accessible bird hide is on site:
Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
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2 West End Lodge, Pinfold Lane, Ainsdale, PR8 3QW
(There is an access point off Coastal Road)
Grid ref: SD 303113
Tel: 01704 578774
www.naturalengland.org.uk
The site was established in 1965 to protect the finest example of lime-rich
sand dunes on the North West coast. It is important for a wide variety of
wildlife including wading birds, natterjack toads and northern dune tiger
beetles. The Woodland and Fisherman’s Paths are accessible by
wheelchairs with assistance, though the paths can be prone to standing
water and the surface may be hard going in parts. There are full details
on the ‘Direct Enquiries: The National Access Register’ website:
www.directenquiries.com. There is no public parking on the reserve,
although a limited number of disabled parking places are available; call
the reserve office for more information.
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0AG
(Junction 31 of the M6)
Grid ref: SD 583302
Tel: 01772 872000
www.brockholes.org
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Brockholes has been transformed from an old quarry site, by the
Lancashire Wildlife Trust. There are lots of habitats to explore and wildlife
to see; in particular it is good for breeding waders. The reserve has an
impressive floating Visitor Village with shops, a restaurant and visitor
centre and great views across the lake. The Gravel Pit and Reserve Trails
are wheelchair accessible although at certain times of the year some
areas are prone to flooding and some paths can become impassable,
particularly around Boilton Wood. Two of the three bird hides are
accessible to wheelchairs. You can download a one-page access guide
here: www.brockholes.org/accessibility
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Crosby Beach
The car park is at the end of Hall Road West, L23 8SY
Grid ref: SD 298005
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The beach is home to Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’; 100 cast-iron,
life-size figures situated across the beach. At low tide you can see a
variety of wading birds; the beach is an important feeding ground for
various nationally and internationally rare bird species. You can also take
a wander north along the nearby Sefton Coastal Path which is tarmac.
Dalehead Church
Hole House Lane, Dalehead, Slaidburn, signposted off the B6478
Grid ref: SD 736554
Tel: 01200 446478 (The Revd George Darby)
The churchyard is designated a Biological Heritage Site of County
Importance in Lancashire, because of its rich herb flora and diverse range
of plant communities. There are over 130 species of wild plants including
grasses, sedges and herbs, some of which are now uncommon throughout
Lancashire. The churchyard has level access but there are steps up to the
church entrance. The best time to visit is between May and August. Also,
see the nearby Stocks Reservoir (p74).
Dove Stone Reservoir
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Bank Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7NE (off the A635)
Grid ref: SE 013034
Tel: 01457 819880
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/d/dovestone
Managed by the RSPB and United Utilities. There is a 2.5 mile trail around
the reservoir. The path is steep and rough in places, but wheelchair
accessible if you have a strong pusher. You have a good chance of seeing
mountain hares from the tarmac road up to Chew Reservoir.
Formby (National Trust Reserve)
Victoria Road, near Formby, Liverpool, L37 1LJ
Grid ref: SD 275080
Tel: 01704 878591
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby
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The pine woodlands at Formby are home to a population of red squirrels,
making it one of the few places in the UK where you can catch a glimpse
of these shy creatures. Some of the woodland paths and squirrel
viewing areas are accessible to wheelchairs although some are steep in
places and poorly signposted.
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Formby Point
Lifeboat Road, Formby, L37 2EB
Grid ref: SD 274065
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The area has a wide sandy beach, high dunes and furrowed grassland,
backed by pinewoods. There is a disabled access boardwalk which takes
you across the sand dunes to the beach. At the time of writing, part of
the boardwalk was closed for repairs. The path leading up to the
boardwalk is slightly undulating. There is a variety of birdlife including
stonechat, linnet, whitethroat, yellowhammer and sky lark and many
other small migrants in spring and autumn, while nearer the beach
migrant wading birds such as knot, bar-tailed godwit, oystercatcher,
sanderling and dunlin might be seen.
Hesketh Out Marsh (RSPB)
Car park is at the end of Dib Road (off Shore Lane), Hesketh Bank
Grid ref: SD 422251
Tel: 01704 226190
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/h/heskethoutmarsh
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This saltmarsh reserve is a great place to admire the gathered pinkfooted geese, wigeons, teals and other wildfowl in winter, along with big
flocks of wading birds like golden plovers, lapwings and black-tailed
godwits. A wheelchair accessible nature trail runs for 500 metres from the
car park to the viewing platform which gives great views of the reserve
and two of the lagoons. The nearest accessible toilets are in Booths
supermarket (for patrons) at Hesketh Bank.
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Hest Bank (RSPB)
Hest Bank, LA2 6EQ, 2 miles north-east of Morecambe. The car
park is accessed from Hest Bank level crossing off the A5105.
Grid ref: SD 467666
Tel: 01524 701601
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/morecambebay/about.aspx
The sandflats and saltmarshes of Morecambe Bay are vital feeding
grounds for a quarter of a million wading birds, ducks and geese. During
the hour before high tide, spectacular flocks of waders gather to roost at
Hest Bank. Viewing is best from the local authority car park; the paths
along the coast from the car park are not suitable for wheelchairs as they
have an uneven surface. There is an accessible toilet in ‘The Shore Café’,
opposite the car park.
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve (RSPB)
Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0SW
Grid ref: SD 478750
Tel: 01524 701601
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/leightonmoss
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The largest reed bed in the north-west and home to some really special
birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. There is
a visitor centre and café on site, as well as a sensory garden and a
selection of trails and hides, most of which are suitable for wheelchairs. A
good place to see starling murmurations in the winter.
Marshside Nature Reserve (RSPB)
Marine Drive, Southport (the car park is situated at the
junction between Marine Drive and Marshside Road)
Grid ref: SD 353205
Tel: 01704 226190
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/marshside
A coastal reserve known for its large number of over-wintering and
breeding wildfowl, including pink-footed geese. There are wheelchair
accessible paths, hides and viewing screens, as well as an information
centre. There is a free car park 300m from the visitor centre although
there are no formal parking spaces.
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Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 0TA
Tel: 01704 891224
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere
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The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
is a national organisation which
works to conserve wetlands for
wildlife and people. Martin Mere
is home to almost 100 species of
rare and endangered ducks,
geese, swans, cranes and
flamingos as well as otters and
beavers. In winter the reserve
attracts huge flocks of geese and
swans. There are hard-surfaced
paths with tarmac on the main
routes (and compacted gravel on
minor paths). Most bird hides are
accessible, although the
viewing windows at the Swanlink
hide are too high for some
wheelchair users. During summer
there is a boat safari which can
accommodate two manual
wheelchairs.
Mere Sands Wood
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Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1TG
Grid ref: SD 447157
Tel: 01704 821809
www.lancswt.org.uk/places-to-see/mere-sands-wood-nature-reserve
Mere Sands Wood is a wildlife-rich haven in the heart of agricultural west
Lancashire. The reserve is managed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust and is
made up of lakes, mature broadleaved and conifer woodland, sandy, wet
meadows and heaths. Three circular trails, leading from the car park
through the main areas of the reserve, are accessible to most wheelchair
users, with the white trail (1.5m) suitable for most motorised wheelchairs.
Six hides, a viewing platform and the well-equipped visitor centre with
picnic area, are also accessible. There are three ‘Audio Trails’ available to
download from their website.
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Pennington Flash Country Park
St Helens Rd, Leigh, Manchester, WN7 3PA
(the main entrance is opposite Leigh Fire Station)
Grid ref: SJ 643990
Tel: 01942 605253
www.visitgreenheart.com/PenningtonFlash
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The lake and surrounding marshland are a magnet for rare birds and
wildlife. The site is recognised nationally for its importance, with over 230
bird species having been recorded, including the black-faced bunting,
nightingale, cattle Egret, whiskered tern and Leach’s petrel. Most paths
are suitable for wheelchair users especially the main nature reserve
circuit. All bird hides have level or ramped access and suitable inclusive
view slots.
Ribble Discovery Centre
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Off the Inner Promenade, Lytham, FY8 1BD
Grid ref: SD 340273
Tel: 01253 796292
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/r/ribblediscoverycentre/index.aspx
An RSPB visitor centre on the edge of Fairhaven Lake. It's the gateway to
the north side of the Ribble Estuary - which attracts over 270,000 birds
each year. The route around Fairhaven Lake is smooth tarmac suitable for
wheelchairs. The estuary can be seen easily from the sea wall on the far
side of the lake, opposite the centre.
Sefton Park
Aigburth, Liverpool (There are several access points and
car parks around the park. There are disabled parking bays
in the car park on Aigburth Drive/Mossley Hill Drive.)
Grid ref: SJ 377869
Tel: 0151 233 2008
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/Liverpool/places/341325/
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The streams, ponds and lake in Sefton Park are home to a variety of
water birds including great crested and little grebe, heron and cormorant.
Winter visitors include fieldfare and redwing. Ring neck parakeets are the
latest residents and can be seen around the feeding station at the back of
the Palm House. Liverpool RSPB regularly hold events in the Palm House
such as the RSPB's ‘Big Garden Birdwatch’ and ‘Feed the Birds’ day. There
are good accessible paths throughout the park, however some of the side
paths have steps. There is wheelchair access to the Palm House and three
audio booths for the visually impaired. A fully accessible ‘Changing Places’
toilet is located in the Aviary Café in the park.
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Spring Wood
Accrington Road, ½ mile to the east of Whalley, off the A671
Grid ref: SD 742363
Tel: 01254 825187
www.lancashirewildlife.org.uk/leaflets/Spring_wood.pdf
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A semi-natural ancient woodland once owned by the monks of Whalley
Abbey. It was originally called Oxheywoode and was part of a much larger
deer park. Spring Wood’s wildlife is very varied, with 24 different species
of tree, a variety of birdlife and 20 plant species, including great displays
of bluebells and wild garlic in the spring. Facilities include an information
centre, a refreshment kiosk, wheelchair accessible picnic tables and an
‘Access for All Trail’.
Stocks Reservoir
The car park is at the bottom of School Lane, Dale
Head, Slaidburn
Grid ref: SD 732564
Tel: 01200 454400 (Bowland Area Management Team)
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A United Utilities reservoir on the edge of Gisburn Forest. The site is best
known for its wildfowl and waders. There are two bird hides near to the
car park; the nearest one is wheelchair accessible. There are no
designated disabled parking bays but the car park is fairly spacious. There
is a picnic site near to the car park and the remains of the old Dalehead
Church can be seen. See also the nearby Dalehead Churchyard (p69).
Wyre Estuary Country Park
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River Road, Stanah, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5LR
Grid ref: SD 354430
Tel: 01253 863100
www.wyre.gov.uk/info/200029/coast_and_countryside/49/wyre_estuary_
country_park
Situated on the banks of the River Wyre, the country park has estuary
and riverside views, and a wide range of habitats and wildlife, including
excellent bird watching opportunities. There is a network of level surfaced
paths which are suitable for wheelchair users. There is also a specially
adapted trail for the visually impaired.
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Visitor Centres
Many country parks and nature reserves have visitor centres. They are a
great place to obtain information about the site you are visiting and the
surrounding countryside, as well as the wildlife you are likely to see. You
can also enquire about future events and activities, and staff may also be
able to advise you of local countryside sites that are wheelchair
accessible. Ring ahead for details of opening times. The centres listed
below all have disabled parking bays and accessible toilets.
Ainsdale Discovery Centre
The Promenade, Ainsdale-on-Sea, Southport, PR8 2QB
Tel: 01704 570173
Open during the summer. There are accessible toilets on Shore Road
(open daily, April to September only).
Aisled Barn Information Centre
Wycoller Country Park, Wycoller, Colne, BB8 8SY
Tel: 01282 868049
Open Tuesday 12pm - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, closed
Mondays (times may vary during winter).
Disabled parking is permitted on the road by the information centre.
Bowland Visitor Centre
Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2NL
Tel: 01995 640557
Café on site. Tramper available to hire.
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Visitor Centres
Brownhill Countryside Centre
Wool Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5PB
Tel: 0161 770 5888
Open Wednesday to Friday 11am - 4pm, weekends and Bank Holidays,
10.30am - 5pm (summer) and 10.30am - 4pm (winter).
Café on site.
Clifton Country Park
Clifton House Road, Clifton, Salford, M27 6NG
Tel: 0161 793 4219
Open Mon 11.30am - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30am - 2.30pm, Fri 10am 4.30pm, Sat 11.30am - 4.30pm, Sun 10am - 4pm (closed Tuesdays &
Wednesdays)
Cuerden Valley Park
The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BY
Tel: 01772 324436
Open 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday), 11am - 3.30pm (Saturday &
Sunday).
Café on site.
Great House Information Centre
Rivington Country Park, Rivington Lane, Bolton, BL6 7SB
Tel: 01204 691549
Open Wed, Sat & Sun, 10.30am – 4.30pm.
Café on site.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park
Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 0AQ
Tel: 01706 373421
Open 10.30am - 4pm, closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Café on site. Wheelchair hire available.
Jumbles Country Park
Bradshaw Road, Bolton, BL2 4JS
Tel: 01204 856999
Café on site.
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Visitor Centres
Pennington Flash Country Park
St Helen’s Road, Leigh, WN7 3PA
Tel: 01942 605253.
Open daily 8.30am - sunset
Mobile catering unit on site.
Ribble Discovery Centre
Off the Inner Promenade, Lytham, FY8 1BD
Tel: 01253 796292
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm (summer), Tuesday to Sunday,
10am - 4pm (winter).
Café on site.
Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre
Earnsdale Road, Darwen, BB3 0LA
Tel: 01254 701545
Open Thursday to Sunday 12pm - 3:30pm (winter) Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 1pm - 4.30pm (summer)
Refreshment kiosk on site.
Witton Country Park
Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP
Tel: 01254 55423
Disabled parking near to visitor centre accessed by RADAR key.
Wyre Estuary Country Park
River Road, Stanah, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5LR
Tel: 01253 863100
Open April to Nov, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Nov to April, 11am - 3pm.
Yarrow Valley Country Park
Birkacre Road, Chorley, PR7 3QL
Tel: 01257 279538
Open 9am - 6pm daily
Café on site.
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Volunteering & Countryside Employment
4. Volunteering & Countryside Employment
Volunteer Centres
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Volunteer Websites
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Volunteer Centres
Volunteer Centres provide support on a local level for people who want to
volunteer and organisations that involve volunteers. They will have
someone on hand to discuss your interests and abilities and help you
make the right choices about where and how you would like to volunteer.
Lancashire Area
Blackpool, Wyre & Flyde CVS
95 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PP
Tel: 01253 624505
www.cvsbwf.org
Blackburn with Darwen Community & Voluntary Service
Boulevard Resource Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Tel: 01254 583957
www.bwdcvs.org.uk
Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Volunteer Centre
East Lancs Voluntary Sector Resource Centre, Rachel-Kay Shuttleworth
Building, 62 - 64 Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3BT
Tel: 01282 415163
www.bprcvs.co.uk
CVS Central Lancashire (covering Preston, Chorley and South Ribble)
Units 23/27 Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HR
Tel: 01772 251108
www.cvscentrallancashire.org.uk
Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS
Suite 10, The Chambers, Town Hall Square, Great Harwood, BB6 7DD
Tel: 01254 888614
www.hrvcvs.org.uk
Lancaster District Volunteer Centre
The Cornerstone, Sulyard Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PX
Tel: 01524 555900 extension 27
www.volunteerlancaster.org
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Volunteer Centres
West Lancashire Volunteer Centre
The Ecumenical Centre, Northway, Skelmersdale, West Lancs, WN8 6LU
Tel: 01695 733737
www.wlcvs.org
Liverpool Area
Knowsley Volunteer Centre
Nutgrove Villa, 1 Griffiths Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 6NA
Tel: 0151 489 1222
www.kcvs.org.uk/volunteer-centre/about-the-volunteer-centre
Liverpool Volunteer Centre
151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH
Tel: 0151-237 3975
www.volunteercentreliverpool.org.uk
Sefton Volunteer Centre
Tel: 0151 920 0726
www.seftoncvs.co.uk
St Helens Volunteer Centre
4th Floor, Tontine House, 24 Church Street, St Helens, WA10 1BD
Tel: 01744 751759
www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/volunteering
Manchester Area
Bolton Volunteer Centre
The Bolton Hub, Bold Street, Bolton, BL1 1LS
Tel: 01204 546060
www.boltoncvs.org.uk/volunteer-centre
Bury Volunteer Centre
Bury Third Sector Development Agency, Unit 23 Bury Business Centre,
Kay Street, Bury, BL9 6BU
Tel: 0161 797 1968
www.b3sda.org.uk/bury-volunteer-centre
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Volunteer Centres
Manchester Volunteer Centre
Tel: 0161 830 4770
www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/volunteer-centre-manchester
The Centre provides information, support and training to Manchester
residents who want to volunteer. They are only able to accept volunteers
with a Manchester postcode (i.e. you must be within the Manchester City
boundary).
Oldham Volunteer Centre
Voluntary Action Oldham, 12 Manchester Chambers, West Street,
Oldham, OL1 1LF
Tel: 0161 633 6222
www.vaoldham.org.uk/volunteer-centre
Rochdale Volunteer Centre
CVS Rochdale, Partnership House, Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, OL16 1QT
Tel: 01706 631291
www.cvsr.org.uk/volunteering
Salford Volunteer Centre
The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Eccles, Salford, M30 OFN
Tel: 0161 787 7795
www.salfordcvs.co.uk/volunteer-centre
Tameside Volunteer Centre
95-97 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EP
Tel: 0161 339 2345
www.cvat.org.uk/volunteering
Trafford Volunteer Centre
Unit 5, Cadman House, 2-16 Wharf Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 2AF
Tel: 0161 976 2447
www.traffordcvs.org.uk/content/volunteer-centre-trafford
Volunteering Greater Manchester (website)
GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 277 1027
www.volunteering-gm.org.uk
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Volunteer Websites
CharityJOB
www.charityjob.co.uk/Volunteer-Jobs
The UK’s busiest site for charity jobs and volunteering opportunities. They
regularly have more than 1000 voluntary, internship and trustee positions
available across 27 job categories.
Do-it
www.do-it.org.uk
Do-it is a website which acts as a link between potential volunteers and
the organisations that require them. The website provides a useful
resource for those seeking volunteering opportunities in their local area.
It also has a section on disabled volunteers and contacts.
Volunteering England
www.volunteering.org.uk
A great resource for seeking volunteer opportunities. Volunteering
England is an independent charity and membership organisation,
committed to supporting, enabling and celebrating volunteering.
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Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
2 West End Lodge, Pinfold Lane, Ainsdale, PR8 3QW
Tel: 01704 578774
There are opportunities for people to help with practical work outdoors,
wildlife monitoring, education and events, and visitor management. No
previous experience is required.
Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The Old Station Building, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0HG
Tel: 01524 761034
www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk
You can get involved in lots of different ways at the AONB, including
practical conservation management tasks, assisting with the organisation
and running of AONB events, weekly butterfly surveys and other habitat
and species monitoring, visitor surveys and office administration.
North West Office: North West Waterways, Waterside House, Waterside
Drive, Wigan, WN3 5AZ
Tel: 0303 040 4040.
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteering
Whether you want to become a volunteer lock keeper, help wildlife, learn
more about canal heritage or take on more of an office-based role, there’s
a range of opportunities at the Canal & River Trust. You can search on
their website to find an opportunity near you.
Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Kettledrum, 6 Root Hill Estate Yard, Whitewell Road,
Dunsop Bridge, BB7 3AY
Tel: 01200 448000
www.forestofbowland.com/cons_volunteering
The Forest of Bowland AONB team sometimes has volunteering
opportunities available, generally linked to specific projects. Take a look
at the ‘Current Opportunities’ section on their website to find out what is
available at the moment. You can also join the Friends of Bowland (for a
small fee) who organise practical tasks and events (see p64).
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Groundwork (Lancashire West & Wigan)
www.northwest.groundwork.org.uk/lancashire-west--wigan.aspx
A charity that helps people and organisations make changes in order to
create better neighbourhoods, to build skills and job prospects, and to live
and work in a greener way. They offer both occasional, informal volunteer
opportunities helping out on their projects, and also formal work
experience through their Volunteer Project Assistant scheme. There are
several local offices:
Bolton, Bury, Oldham & Rochdale:
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Bury office: Silver Point, Moor Street, Bury, BL9 5AQ
Tel: 0161 441 4210
Middleton offices: 2nd Floor Hampton House, Oldham Road,
Middleton, M24 1GT Tel: 0161 653 0847
10b Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF Tel: 0161 654 4390
Oldham office: Environment Centre, Shaw Road, Oldham,
OL1 4AW Tel: 0161 624 1444
Radcliffe office: 48 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 1NQ
Tel: 0161 724 3770
Lancashire West & Wigan:
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Wigan office (main administrative base): 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan,
WN1 1HP Tel: 01942 821444
Blackpool office: The Enterprise Centre, Lytham Road, Blackpool,
FY4 1EW Tel: 01253 345445
Merseyside office: The Old Courtyard, Court Hey Park, Liverpool,
L16 3NA Tel: 0151 722 7362
Preston office: 8 Camden Place, Winckley Square, Preston,
PR1 3JL Tel: 01772 257577
Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Trafford:
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Timber Wharf, 42 - 50 Worsley Street, Castlefield, Manchester
M15 4LD Tel: 0161 220 1000
Lancashire Badger Group
Tel: 08448 707908
www.lancashirebadgergroup.org.uk
A conservation group dedicated to studying and protecting badgers in
northern England. Volunteers are required to help with a number of
activities including surveying and monitoring badger setts, carrying out
practical tasks such as sett protection work or to help out in an
administrative capacity. Some of their volunteers have been trained in
badger handling techniques and are now able to go out on badger
rescues.
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Lancashire Environment Record Network (LERN)
c/o Environment Directorate, Lancashire County Council, Guild House,
PO Box 9, Cross Street, Preston, PR1 8RD
Tel: 01772 533896
www.lancspartners.org/lern
A collection, storage and access hub for environmental data in the county.
If you fancy volunteering from the comfort of your own home you can
help to input biodiversity data onto spreadsheets or submit your own
wildlife records.
Local Authorities
Most local councils will have a volunteer department, or will be able to let
you know about volunteering vacancies in your local park or countryside:
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Blackpool City Council Tel: 01253 478012
Blackpool Council’s Ranger Service has developed a volunteer wing
to assist the maintenance, promotion and appropriate use of
Blackpool’s ecological sites.
Bury Council Tel: 0161 253 5353 (Parks and Countryside Service)
Volunteer Rangers are needed to work with the Rangers on a wide
range of tasks.
Chorley Council Tel: 01257 279538 (Ranger Service)
Volunteers are needed to help with conservation duties, in the
visitor centre, children’s activities and leading health walks.
Hyndburn Borough Council Tel: 01254 388111
Contact them for details of volunteering in your local park.
www.lancashire.gov.uk/volunteer
You can search for opportunities across the county on their website,
including being a Volunteer Countryside Ranger.
Lancaster City Council Email: [email protected]
Contact them if you are interested in joining the friends or volunteer
groups at Regent, Ryelands, Williamson or Happy Mount Park or any
other Lancaster City Council outdoor facility.
Liverpool City Council Tel: 0151 233 2008
Parks Friends Groups actively contribute to the management and
upkeep of their local parks.
Manchester City Council Tel: 0161 234 5000
Volunteer groups play a vital role in the management and
improvement of Manchester's urban countryside sites.
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Oldham Council Tel: 0161 770 4056 (Parks and Countryside
Service) Email: [email protected]. Conservation
Volunteers help to conserve local wildlife and countryside areas.
Pendle Borough Council Tel: 01282 661569
www.pendle.gov.uk/parks. Friends groups help to look after parks.
Preston Council Tel: 01772 906471 (Parks Service)
Volunteer Rangers help with a variety of tasks.
Ribble Valley Council Tel: 01200 414505
The Countryside Service is assisted by voluntary rangers.
Rochdale Borough Council Tel: 0300 303 8884
You can help make lasting improvements to your local environment
by becoming a Green Volunteer.
Salford City Council Tel: 0161 793 4219
Email: [email protected]. Salford Voluntary Rangers carry out
practical conservation work across the city.
Sefton Council Tel: 0151 934 2497 Email: [email protected]
Volunteers are needed to help with the management of the parks,
including wildlife conservation and garden maintenance.
Stockport Council Tel: 0161 217 6111 (Greenspace Team)
There are many community groups that help develop and improve
Stockport's parks, woodlands, trails, lakes and wildlife areas.
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Tel: 0161 330 961
Volunteer Rangers support the work of the Countryside Service.
West Lancashire Council Tel: 01695 585169
Email: [email protected]. Volunteer Rangers carry
out a wide range of conservation projects on all the borough’s
countryside sites.
Wyre Council Tel:01253 887504 Email: [email protected]
You can become a Volunteer Countryside Ranger, Practical
Volunteer, Waterfront Volunteer, Walk Leader or Countryside Visitor
Assistant.
The Mersey Forest
The Mersey Forest Offices, Risley Moss, Ordnance Avenue, Birchwood,
Warrington, WA3 6QX
Tel: 01925 816217 (Community Development Officer)
www.merseyforest.org.uk/things-to-do/join-a-community-group
There are many Community Groups within the Mersey Forest who get
involved in practical task days to care for their woodlands, organising
events in the woodland and learning new skills, for example through bird
identification courses or wildlife photography workshops.
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Ribble Rivers Trust
c/o Hansen Cement, Ribbledale Works, Clitheroe, BB7 4QF
Tel: 01200 444452
www.ribbletrust.org.uk/volunteering
Volunteers help to protect local rivers and streams through habitat
management and invertebrate, river and fish surveys. Contact the Rivers
Trust to put your name on their mailing list and receive notifications of
upcoming volunteer events.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering
The RSPB offer a range of volunteering roles which can be tailored to your
skills, interests and circumstances. You can search online or contact the
RSPB reserves directly to find out about the voluntary opportunities they
offer:
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Hesketh Out Marsh, Hesketh Bank Tel: 01704 226190
Leighton Moss, near Carnforth Tel: 01524 701601
Marshside, Southport Tel: 01704 226190
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The Conservation Volunteers (Northern Region)
1 Lockside Office Park, Lockside Road, Preston, PR2 PYS
Tel: 01772 325360
The Conservation Volunteers help hundreds of thousands of people each
year to reclaim local green places. Contact your local office for ways to
get involved:
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Lancashire: Witton Country Park, Preston Old Road,
Blackburn, BB2 2TP Tel: 07740 899669 Email: [email protected]
Manchester: The Barn Countryside Centre, Phillips Park,
Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7QJ Tel: 07740 899539
Merseyside: Pexhill Visitors Centre, Pexhill Avenue, Cronton
Widnes, WA8 5QW Tel: 0151 423 4433
Wigan: The Community Allotment, 126a Poplar Avenue,
Worsley Hall, Wigan, WN5 9NU Tel: 07764 655711
The National Trust (North West region)
Tel: 0161 928 0075
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/local-to-you/north-west/get-involved
The National Trust is currently looking for a wide range of volunteers
throughout the North West. From properties to gardens, countryside to
coastline, volunteers gain new skills, enjoy new challenges and
experiences and meet new friends.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North
Merseyside
The Barn (Head Office), Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BY
Tel: 01772 318374
www.lancswt.org.uk
Part of the national Wildlife Trusts movement. The volunteer team is
based at The Barn. Whether you're keen to get stuck in and get your
hands dirty, or help out in the office, they will work closely with you to
find the right volunteer opportunity.
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The Woodland Trust
Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LL
Tel: 01476 581135
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
The UK's leading woodland conservation charity that plant trees, protect
woods and inspire people to enjoy the nature on their doorstep.
Volunteers have been involved at every level of the Trust's work over the
last 40 years, from getting their hands dirty in the woods to sitting on the
board of trustees.
WWT Martin Mere
Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 0TA
Tel: 01704 891224
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/volunteer
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust is a national organisation which works to
conserve wetlands for both wildlife and people. There are many
opportunities for volunteering at Martin Mere including teaching school
groups, staffing the information desk, greeting visitors, being a ‘guide in
the hide’, patrol wardening, grounds maintenance, gardening or being
part of the seasonal canoe team!
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For details of work in or related to the countryside and wildlife we
recommend the following:
Countryside Jobs Service (CJS)
Countryside Jobs Service, The Moorlands, Goathland, Whitby, North
Yorkshire, YO22 5LZ
Tel: 01947 896007
www.countryside-jobs.com
The CJS brings together available countryside jobs, both paid and
voluntary, from a wide range of sources and organisations.
Environment Job
Working Planet Limited, The Innovation Centre, University of Exeter
Campus, Exeter, EX4 4RN
Tel: 01392 491578
www.environmentjob.co.uk
Web based information about both paid and voluntary job opportunities as
well as courses and events.
Environment Post
Tel: 01268 468000
www.environmentpost.co.uk
The Environment Post includes job and voluntary vacancies from
environmental journals and papers worldwide as well as details of student
placements.
The Guardian newspaper
www.guardian.co.uk/jobs/environment
Find details of environmental and conservation jobs online or in the
printed newspaper on Wednesdays.
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Useful Information
5. Useful Information
Community Transport
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Public Transport
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RADAR, Parking & Wheelchair Hire 96
Shopmobility
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Publications
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Websites Worth A Surf
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Community Transport
British Red Cross
Pittman Court, Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZG
Tel: 01772 707300
www.redcross.org.uk
The Red Cross can provide door-to-door transport for people who cannot
get about easily, restoring their freedom and independence.
Community Transport Association
www.changeupmerseyside.org.uk/changeupdocs/Community%20Transpo
rt%20Guide.pdf
The CTA (UK) has produced a useful guide for Merseyside Voluntary and
Community Sector (VCS) Groups wishing to use community transport: ‘A
guide to choosing and using community transport on Merseyside’, which
can be downloaded from the link above.
CT Passenger Services (Greater Manchester)
Tel: 0845 077 2246
www.communitytransport.org/locations/manchester
Community Transport Manchester manages a range of passenger
transport services across Greater Manchester. They have a mixed fleet of
20 accessible and standard minibuses, located at convenient depots in
Manchester, Salford and Oldham which are available for community use.
Help Direct
Tel: 0303 333 1111
www.helpdirect.org.uk
Help Direct is a support and information service for all adults across
Lancashire. The website has details about a range of services including
community transport.
Tel: 0300 123 6701 (general enquires)
http://new.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/publictransport/community-transport-services.aspx
The council’s website has details about all the community transport in the
county including Dial-a-Bus services and community car schemes.
Little Green Bus
Unit 3 Hawthorn Industrial Estate, Upbrooks, Clitheroe, BB7 1PL
Tel: 01200 444484
www.littlegreenbus.co.uk
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Community Transport
Little Green Bus promotes social inclusion and wellbeing by providing a
safe, accessible, demand responsive and door to door network of
transport services to residents of the Ribble Valley and surrounding areas.
Liverpool Community Transport
Tel: 0151 207 5400
www.liverpoolct.co.uk
Liverpool Community Transport exists to provide safe, accessible
transport for voluntary, charitable and community organisations in
Liverpool on a not-for-profit basis.
The Merseylink Bus Service
Tel: 0151 330 1660 (Dial 18001 before the number above for a Typetalk
assisted call)
www.merseytravel.gov.uk
The Merseylink bus service is Merseytravel's dial-a-ride service for people
with mobility problems or difficulties, who cannot use ordinary public
transport some or all of the time.
The Speke Garston Minibus Agency
Unit 13, The Match Factory, Speke Road, Liverpool, L19 2RF
Tel: 0151 494 2400
The Minibus Agency is a registered charity, their accessible modern fleet
of minibuses can be driven by a MiDAS trained group member or it may
be possible to find a volunteer to drive for your group.
The Strategic Relations Department, 2 Piccadilly Place,
Manchester, M1 3BG
Tel: 0161 244 1000
www.tfgm.com
The website has information on community transport schemes, including
Ring & Ride (a door to door accessible minibus service) and Shopping Link
(a door-to-door bus service for people over 60 and people with mobility
problems, visiting local supermarkets).
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Public Transport
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disabled-persons-transportadvisory-committee
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) advises the
government on transport legislation, regulations and guidance and on the
transport needs of disabled people, ensuring disabled people have the
same access to transport as everyone else. DPTAC is an advisory nondepartmental public body of the Department for Transport.
Merseytravel
Head Office, PO BOX 1976, Liverpool, L69 3HN
Tel: 0151 227 5181
www.merseytravel.gov.uk
The Merseytravel website provides public transport information across
Merseyside including: bus and train travel, Mersey Ferries, tickets and
passes, booklets, leaflets and travel guides, as well as travel news
updates and alerts. There is also an ‘Easy Access Guide to public transport
in Merseyside’.
National Express
National Express Customer Support, PO Box 9854, Birmingham, B16 8XN
Tel: 08717 818179
Textphone/minicom service: 0121 455 0086
www.nationalexpress.com
You can contact the Disabled Persons Travel Team if you require any
information on planning your coach journey or assistance whilst
travelling.
National Rail Enquiries
Tel: 08457 484950 (lines open 24 hours)
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/disabled_passengers.aspx
National Rail enquiries provide information on rail travel including routes,
departure times and costs, as well as information for disabled passengers
on travel assistance, discounts, accessible stations and train facilities.
Northern Rail
Access/Disabled Information and Cycle Assistance
Tel: 08081 561606 (freephone)
Textphone: 0333 222 0126
www.northernrail.org
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Public Transport
Northern Rail can arrange for someone to help you at staffed stations if
you have additional needs. They have published a guide ‘Making Rail
Accessible: Helping Older and Disabled Passengers’, which can be
downloaded from their website. It explains the procedures they have in
place to help disabled customers to use their services with confidence and
contains details about facilities and accessibility at all stations.
Traveline North East
Tel: 0871 200 2233
www.traveline-northwest.co.uk
Contact Traveline for information on timetables and journey planning for
all bus, rail, coach, air and ferry services in the North West. They can also
direct you to the appropriate public transport authority in your area.
The Strategic Relations Department, 2 Piccadilly Place,
Manchester, M1 3BG
Tel: 0161 244 1000
www.tfgm.com
There are several useful leaflets to download to help you travel in
Manchester, including travel information for blind and partially sighted
people.
Travelwise Lancashire
Your one stop for travel information in Lancashire. The website has details
on planning your journey including bus and train timetables and maps, as
well as contacts and ticket information.
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RADAR, Blue Badge Parking & Wheelchair Hire
Disability Rights UK (Formerly RADAR)
Tel: 020 7250 8181
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
Disability Rights UK works to create a society
where everyone with lived experience of
disability or health conditions can participate
equally as full citizens. Disability Rights UK is
led, run and controlled by disabled people,
who make up at least three-quarters of its
board members.
The RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS)
ensures that one key will open wheelchair
accessible toilets throughout the country. RADAR padlocks are also
increasingly used on many nature reserves and cycle paths. Keys are
available directly from Disability Rights UK. The NKS guide is a directory
of 9000 NKS toilets in the UK and is also available directly from Disability
Rights UK: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org
Blue Badge Scheme
www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. It
allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go. The
scheme operates throughout the UK and is managed by local authorities,
who deal with applications and issue Blue Badges.
Blue Badge holders may:
 Park as long as they wish in a disc parking zone provided that the blue
badge is displayed.
 Park on a single or double yellow line for up to three hours provided
that the blue badge and disc is displayed and the vehicle causes no
obstruction.
 Always check individual car parks to see if you are required to pay or
not as practice differs widely.
NB: remember your blue badge, blue badge disc and identity card at all
times.
Wheelchair Hire
Many of the places in this Directory have wheelchairs and scooters
available for loan either free or relatively cheaply. For other outlets ring
your local Tourist Information Centre (see p99), or contact your local
Shopmobility unit. See details on the next page…
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Shopmobility
Shopmobility schemes allow access to manual or
powered wheelchairs and scooters for anyone who has
difficulty walking. The Shopmobility units can also
provide you with useful information about accessible
areas within the city or town centre.
For more information see: www.shopmobilityuk.org
Accrington
Shopmobility Hyndburn, 2-4 Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 1AA
Tel: 01254 232249
Open: Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 3pm
Blackburn
Blackburn Market, Church Street, Blackburn, BB1 6AF
Tel: 01254 690566
Open: Mon to Sat 8.30am - 5pm
Clitheroe
Ribble Valley Shopmobility, 113 Lower Gate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AG
Tel: 01200 425028
Open: Tues to Sat 10am - 3pm
Darwen
Darwen Shopmobility, Darwen Market, Darwen, BB3 1BH
Tel: 01254 690566 (contact for opening times)
Leigh
The Garry Kay Centre, Spinning Gate, Leigh, WN7 4PG
Tel: 01942 777985
Open: Mon to Sat 10pm - 3.45pm
Liverpool
Liverpool Shopmobility, Liverpool One, 35 Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LT
Tel: 0151 707 0877
Open: Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
Manchester
Shopmobility Manchester, L18, New Arkwright Way, Arndale Centre,
Manchester, M4 3AJ
Tel: 0161 839 4060
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Shopmobility
Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm, extended hours on Thurs to 7pm,
Sun 12pm - 6pm, open Bank Holidays and extended hours over Christmas
Rochdale
Rochdale Borough Shopmobility, Unit 3, Bus Station Concourse, Smith
Street, Rochdale, OL16 1YG
Tel: 01706 925986
Open: Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays
Sale
1 Waterside Plaza, Sale Waterside House, Sale, Manchester, M33 7ZF
Tel: 0161 962 0239
Open: Sun to Sat 9am - 3.30pm
Salford Quays
Lowry Outlet Mall Mobility Scheme, Lowry Outlet Mall, Quays Road,
Salford, M50 3AH
Tel: 0161 848 1860/0161 848 1801
Open: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 6pm, Thurs 10am - 8pm,
Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
Skelmersdale
West Lancashire Shopmobility Ltd, Unit 73, The Concourse Shopping
Centre, Southway, Skelmersdale. WN8 6LN
Tel: 01695 555055
Open: Mon to Fri 10am – 3pm. Closed Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays
Stretford
Stretford Shopmobility, Unit 28, Stretford Mall, Cheshire Road, Stretford
Manchester, M32 9BD
Tel: 0161 864 3945
Open: Mon to Sat 9am - 3.30pm
Trafford
UKS Mobility, L40E, 1 Peel Ave, The Trafford Centre, Trafford, M17 8BN
Tel: 0161 747 2684
Open: Mon to Fri 10am - 10pm, Sat 10am - 8pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm
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Accrington Information Centre
The Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA
Tel: 01254 380293
Albert Dock Tourist Information Centre
Anchor Courtyard, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AS
Tel: 0151 233 2008
Barnoldswick Visitor Information Centre
Fernlea Avenue, BB18 5DL
Tel: 01282 666704
www.visitpendle.com
Blackburn Visitor Centre
Blackburn Market, Church Street, Blackburn, BB1 5AF
Tel: 01254 688040
www.visitblackburn.co.uk
Blackpool Tourist Information Centre
Festival House, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1AP
Tel: 01253 478222
www.visitblackpool.com
Clitheroe Tourist Information Centre
Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre, Station Road,
Clitheroe, BB7 2JT
Tel: 01200 425566
www.visitribblevalley.co.uk/tourism/site/index.php
Discover Pendle Centre
Boundary Mill Stores, Vivary Way, Colne, BB8 9NW
Tel: 01282 856186
www.visitpendle.com
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Lancaster Visitor Information Centre
Storey Creative Industries Centre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster,
LA1 1TH
Tel: 01524 582394
www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk
Lytham St Annes Tourist Information Centre
Fylde Borough Council, Town Hall, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LW
Tel: 01253 725610
www.visitlythamstannes.co.uk
Manchester Visitor Information Centre
Piccadilly Plaza, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4BT
Tel: 0871 222 8223
www.visitmanchester.com/articles/visitor-information-centre
Morecambe Visitor Information Centre
Old Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 4DB
Tel: 01524 582 808
www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk
Pendle Heritage Centre
Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6JQ
Tel: 01282 667150
www.visitpendle.com
Preston Visitor Information Centre
The Guildhall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT
Tel: 01772 253731
www.visitpreston.com
Southport Tourist Information Centre
112 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NY
Tel: 01704 533333
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Visit Cleveleys
Mobile TIC Bus, Cleveleys Event Plaza, Cleveleys Waterfront, Cleveleys.
Tel: 01253 887597
www.visitwyre.co.uk
Visit Fleetwood
Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF
Tel: 01253 887693
www.visitwyre.co.uk
Visit Garstang
Unit 1, Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF
Tel: 01995 602125
www.visitwyre.co.uk
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Publications
Countryside Directories
Open Country, Community House, 46 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5LT
Tel: 01423 507227
www.opencountry.org.uk
At Open Country we know just how difficult it is for people with disabilities
and their carers to obtain information. Whether it’s places to go, things to
do, or clubs to join, countryside directories such as this one can help.
Online directories are published for most regions in and around Yorkshire
and are available to download for free from our website:
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North Yorkshire
East Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
County Durham
Teesside
Doing Life Differently guides
https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org
A series of publications written by and for people living with a disability or
health condition. Packed with practical advice about how to do everyday
things differently, including careers, sports, money, IT and transport. The
guides are available from the RADAR online shop for £3.99 (including
delivery). Most of the guides are also available to download for free.
English Heritage Access Guide
Tel: 0870 333 1181 Textphone: 0800 015 0516
www.english-heritage.org.uk
You can download the Access Guide which has information about the
facilities and support that are available at the main sites for disabled
people, older people and families of different ages. If you require an
alternative accessible version of this document (for instance in audio,
Braille or large print) contact the Customer Services Department (details
above).
Holidays in the British Isles: A Guide for Disabled People
https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org
An annually updated guide to accessible holidays in the British Isles. It is
available to purchase for £13.99 (including P &P) or you can download it
from: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/holidayguide2012.pdf
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Publications
Making Connections: A Guide to Accessible Greenspace
Sensory Trust, Watering Lane Nursery, Pentewan, St. Austell,
Cornwall, PL26 6BE
Tel: 01726 222900
www.sensorytrust.org.uk
ISBN: 0 9526745 3 X
Making Connections is about the connections between people and the
natural world, and how we can make the benefits of this contact available
to everyone, regardless of disability, age or background. It is aimed at
practitioners involved in the planning, design and management of public
open space and anyone interested in making outdoor spaces inviting and
usable for the widest range of people. The price is £10 plus p&p.
National Trust: Information for Visitors with Disabilities
Tel: 01793 817634
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Trust publishes these regularly updated booklets containing
useful information about access and amenities at the National Trust
properties in each region. The series of booklets covers all of England and
Wales and can be downloaded from the National Trust website or ordered
as a hard copy by phone or email.
Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
www.accessibleguide.co.uk
The award-winning ‘Rough Guide to
Accessible Britain’ is produced in association
with Motability and contains information and
tips on days out for disabled people. Every
review includes all the access information
you need to enjoy your day including
disabled parking, wheelchair access and
more. The fifth addition is available to
download for free from their website.
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Ability Online
www.abilityonline.org
Accessible Countryside for Everyone (ACE)
www.accessiblecountryside.org.uk
Age UK
www.ageuk.org.uk
Direct Enquiries (The Nationwide Access Register)
www.directenquiries.com
Disability Action
www.disabilityaction.org
Disability Advice West Lancs
www.disabilityhelpline.org.uk
Disability Equality North West
www.disability-equality.org.uk
English Heritage
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Fieldfare Trust
www.fieldfare.org.uk
Forestry Commission
www.forestry.gov.uk
Greater Manchester Coilition of Disabled People
www.gmcdp.com
Lancashire Biodiversity Partnership
www.lancspartners.org/lbap
Mencap
www.mencap.org.uk
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Merseyside Disability Federation
www.merseydisability.org.uk
Mind
www.mind.org.uk
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Natural England
North West Water
www.unitedutilities.com
Open Country
www.opencountry.org.uk
Remap
www.remap.org.uk
Sensory Trust
www.sensorytrust.org.uk
Sustrans
www.sustrans.org.uk
The Insight Network for Mental Health
www.theinsightnetwork.org
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
www.rspb.org.uk
Woodland Trust
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
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For anyone visiting the countryside it is well worth remembering the
Countryside Code:
Respect other people
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Consider the local community and other people
enjoying the outdoors
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Leave gates and property as you find them and
follow paths unless wider access is available
Protect the natural environment
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Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter
home
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Keep dogs under effective control
Enjoy the outdoors
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Plan ahead and be prepared
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Follow advice and local signs
By following these basic guidelines, the countryside stays open to
everyone whilst helping the people, animals and wildlife who live there.
For more information visit www.naturalengland.org.uk
Cycling and Horse Riding
Cyclists and horse riders should be familiar with the Highway Code if they
intend to use public roads:
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Always give way to walkers
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Cyclists should give way to horse riders on bridleways
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Give adequate warning of your approach
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Always ride in control and wear a helmet
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Be extra careful when approaching bends and path junctions
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Ensure that your bike is safe to ride
For more information visit www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82
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Authors
Thanks
This Directory was researched with help from Jack Shaftoe (Work
Experience placement), Thomas Lomax (Community Work placement)
and Sandie Wilkinson (Volunteer). We thank them for their assistance
with our project and for helping us to share this information with others,
so that many more people may be able to enjoy the great outdoors as
much as we do.
The Authors
Open Country, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was set up in 1990 to
enable anyone with any type of disability to access and enjoy the
countryside.
We run a fun activities programme all year long, suitable for all ages and
abilities, ranging from walking and cycling groups to outings, wildlife
study, an adventure club and conservation groups. In addition, we
provide an advice service about access issues and creating paths
accessible for everyone.
The staff come from a strong background of countryside work in the UK,
as well as being passionate about wildlife, conservation and outdoor
pursuits. This directory is just one of the ways that we try to let people
know what is available to them and how they can get involved in the
countryside.
Can you help us?
As a small charitable organisation, we are heavily dependent on the
generosity of our supporters. Any donation, no matter how small, will help
us to continue our valuable work. You can donate online via Virgin Giving:
www.virginmoneygiving.com or by phone: text OCAP37 specifying the
amount you would like to donate to 70070. Additionally, if you give us
your name and address and indicate that you are a UK taxpayer and are
happy to ‘Gift Aid’ your donation, we can claim 25% more money on your
donation from the government.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The authors of this Directory have made every effort to ensure that the
information included was right at the time of going to print. However, we
cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions, or any loss
or damage arising from the use of this information. We advise Directory
users to ensure the suitability of all services described for their individual
needs.
We hope to be able to up-date this Directory in the future. If you have
any comments, additions, up-dates or suggestions as to how we may
improve this directory please contact us at:
Open Country
Community House, 46 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5LT
Tel: 01423 507227
www.opencountry.co.uk
You can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Open Country is a Company Limited by Guarantee No: 05155859 (Registered in
England and Wales) and a Registered Charity No:1107331

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