RSPB Hesketh Outmarsh is a nature reserve located near the village of Hesketh Bank in Lancashire, England. The reserve is a vital habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and plants. It features a mix of wet and dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland, providing a unique environment for species to thrive. Visitors can explore the reserve's trails, taking in the sights and sounds of nature, and spot species such as lapwings, redshanks, and skylarks. The reserve is also home to a variety of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies, and is a key site for the conservation of the rare Duke of Burgundy butterfly.
What an amazing place. Had been meaning to visit for some time and finally made it early Sunday end of October. Easy to find, although the lanes once off the main roads are a bit treacherous, so take your time. Nicely signed for significant areas, and pathways well maintained. The route basically takes you around the periphery of the bog. Plenty of clear viewing areas if you happen to see some Wildlife. I saw a fox, Kestrel, Lapwings, Geese, Crows and plenty of small birds. Lot's of flora as well as misses and fungi. All beautiful in Autumn colour. It's inspiring to see what can be done to bring nature back. Uplifting and amazing to think that a lot of Manchester was like this... Highly recommended.
Not many waders but just before dusk was rewarded with two Short Eared owls hunting and being mobbed by crows then back at the carpark was another Shorty but a lot closer,so still worth a visit.
We had lovely walk from Cadishead upto the Nature Reserve and then back around towards Irlam, everything is well signposted and the reserve was a joy. The sun was shining and there were plenty of birds to see. A lovely afternoon spent out on the Moss and all free. There is free car parking at the New Moss Wood entrance, from there you can access all of the Moss.
Absolutely beautiful and so peaceful, highly recommend going to this place
Very enjoyable walk..i need to update my review after a second walk..we went for a longer walk which we haven't done before..following the Salford trail signs . there not very visible at times ..needs more signs and bigger ones .. we got lost ended up on a farmers land which he wasn't to happy about land-rover with 2 men in ..and the farmer in another car..i would strongly suggest making the trail signs bigger and more of them..it's put us off walking up there again
A really important space for local wildlife as it's one of the few peat mosses left in the UK. A lovely walk with differing views all year round and usually quiet enough for an undisturbed and peaceful trip. If you take a dog, and they have a tendency to run, be warned that especially in winter the ground floods so they might get very muddy. The pathways aren't effected by the weather however, so the area is always accessible. Getting to the Moss by car can be tricky as the roads are small country lanes that have very uneven and broken surfaces - people seem to complain about being brought down here by Google maps, but it's not designed to be a quick cut through.
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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What an amazing place. Had been meaning to visit for some time and finally made it early Sunday end of October. Easy to find, although the lanes once off the main roads are a bit treacherous, so take your time. Nicely signed for significant areas, and pathways well maintained. The route basically takes you around the periphery of the bog. Plenty of clear viewing areas if you happen to see some Wildlife. I saw a fox, Kestrel, Lapwings, Geese, Crows and plenty of small birds. Lot's of flora as well as misses and fungi. All beautiful in Autumn colour. It's inspiring to see what can be done to bring nature back. Uplifting and amazing to think that a lot of Manchester was like this... Highly recommended.
Not many waders but just before dusk was rewarded with two Short Eared owls hunting and being mobbed by crows then back at the carpark was another Shorty but a lot closer,so still worth a visit.
We had lovely walk from Cadishead upto the Nature Reserve and then back around towards Irlam, everything is well signposted and the reserve was a joy. The sun was shining and there were plenty of birds to see. A lovely afternoon spent out on the Moss and all free. There is free car parking at the New Moss Wood entrance, from there you can access all of the Moss.
Absolutely beautiful and so peaceful, highly recommend going to this place
Very enjoyable walk..i need to update my review after a second walk..we went for a longer walk which we haven't done before..following the Salford trail signs . there not very visible at times ..needs more signs and bigger ones .. we got lost ended up on a farmers land which he wasn't to happy about land-rover with 2 men in ..and the farmer in another car..i would strongly suggest making the trail signs bigger and more of them..it's put us off walking up there again
A really important space for local wildlife as it's one of the few peat mosses left in the UK. A lovely walk with differing views all year round and usually quiet enough for an undisturbed and peaceful trip. If you take a dog, and they have a tendency to run, be warned that especially in winter the ground floods so they might get very muddy. The pathways aren't effected by the weather however, so the area is always accessible. Getting to the Moss by car can be tricky as the roads are small country lanes that have very uneven and broken surfaces - people seem to complain about being brought down here by Google maps, but it's not designed to be a quick cut through.
