Like a white froth on the water a flock of seagulls massed on the lake at Brockholes, while coots marched in regimental file across the ice. This is Lancashire's newest Nature Reserve with its unique floating Visitor Centre.
LOCATION: Preston.
START: Brockholes signed from A59 roundabouts by M6 Junction 31. Toilets, car park charge
Grid ref: SD589308 Postcode: PR5 0AG
DISTANCE: 3.5 miles
GRADE: Easy
TIME: 2 hours
MAP: Explorer - Blackpool & Preston Landranger 102
NOTE: Sorry no dogs
REFRESHMENTS: Visitor Village
EN ROUTE: River Ribble, Samlesbury Church, Ribbleton Pool, Boilton Wood, Nook Pool, Number One Pit
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News