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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh

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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh

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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh

06:53

26.5km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Brockholes Nature Reserve is probably most notable for its remarkable floating visitor centre, a UK first. It comprises shops, exhibition areas, a restaurant, conference centre and educational facilities for visiting schools. Designed by Adam Khan Architects, it has won numerous awards.

The reserve itself is a fabulous 250-acre (101 ha) wetland site in the flood-plain of the River Ribble. Summer is utterly gorgeous, with butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, birdsong in the trees and colourful dragonflies zipping about.

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5.82 km

Mellings Wood

Forest

7.72 km

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

A fine example of what can be achieved when derelict land is transformed by landscaping and restoration work, Fishwick Local Nature Reserve is a delightful place for a stroll. The many footpaths allow you to get close and observe the resident wildlife in their woodland, grassland and wetland habitats. The site’s newly dug ponds support a variety of aquatic plants, snails, dragonflies, newts, sticklebacks and other invertebrates.

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11.8 km

The Continental, Preston

Highlight • Pub

The Continental is a Preston pub and restaurant serving British cuisine and real ales, as well as hosting live music gigs, films, cultural events and the now-legendary Continental Beer Festival.

Situated in an idyllic riverside location, just out of the town centre, there can be no more perfect place, winter or summer than to relax in The Continental garden by the river or catch a gig in the event space – The Boatyard.

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18.4 km

Walton Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

Walton Bridge across the River Ribble is a grade 2 listed stone arch bridge. It was built between 1779 & 1781. It was widened in the 1939 & 1950 and no carries four lanes of traffic and a pedestrian section.

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23.3 km

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Spread out across 250 acres, Brockholes Nature Reserve is a great place to get up close to nature. Explore the ancient woodland, laze around the lakes, and look out for varied wildlife at the viewing points. Run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust since 2007, the reserve provides an important range of habitats, from wetlands to woodlands. After exploring the nature, you can enjoy a coffee at their floating cafe and visitor center.

The reserve is open from 6am - 9pm during summer and until 7pm during winter. You can also bring your bike! Just bear in mind that you are only allowed to cycle on the Guild Wheel Cycle Route through the reserve. You can find more information, here: brockholes.org

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24.2 km

Boilton Wood

Highlight • Natural

Adjacent to the superb Brockholes Nature Reserve, Boilton Wood is part of the longest stretch of ancient woodland in Lancashire. Trees are believed to have occupied this patch, a slope above the River Ribble, for thousands of years. Spring is a particularly beautiful time to visit, when a classic carpet of bluebells bloom on the woodland floor. If you get lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the roe deer that often wander in these parts.

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24.3 km

Rodent Burrow Observation Point

Highlight • Natural

if you will look closely and be quiet, small animals will come out 😁

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24.9 km

Top Fields, Brockholes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Great little walk that can be extended. Great place to spot deer in the early mornings or at dusk.

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

9.20 km

3.32 km

2.10 km

265 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

5.04 km

4.02 km

709 m

287 m

213 m

Elevation

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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from Grimsargh

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

The Continental, Preston

Walton Bridge Over the River Ribble

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Boilton Wood

Rodent Burrow Observation Point

Top Fields, Brockholes Nature Reserve

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