Moore Nature Reserve
An excellent mix of freshwater pools, woodland and fields.
Situated between the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, the 200-acre site has been managed as a nature reserve since 1991, after being used as farmland and for sand quarrying. Today the reserve can boast five large lakes surrounded by extensive woodland, meadows and wetlands, accessible by a network of paths and bird hides. One hill, with a short but slightly steep climb up and down. Otherwise, a good range of level paths, with mixed surfaces; but may be muddy in places after rain.
Meet at the reserve car park ready for a 10am departure.
Lapwing Lane, nr Moore, Cheshire, Warrington, WA4 6XE
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Directions
Take M56 towards Manchester.
Exit at Junction 11 and at the interchange take 2nd exit on to A56 towards Warrington.
Continue for 2.7 miles, going straight on at the Daresbury Expressway junction.
N.B. Your SatNav may take you on different turn-offs into Moore, but the easiest route is to continue to the next set of traffic light (2.7 miles from M56). Turn left here onto Runcorn Road and follow the road into Moore (0.9 miles). As you enter the village, turn right onto Moore Lane/Lapwing Lane, with red signpost for “PORT WARRINGTON”.
Follow Lapwing Lane across the swing-bridge over the canal. At the crossroads, the car park entrance is slightly to the right.
Spaces can be limited. If full, park on the road on the right at the cross-roads (red signpost “PORT WARRINGTON” again), and on the right-hand side of this road. n.b. park carefully, as lorries use this lane.
No facilities on site.
Any questions or issues, contact Hugh.
Hugh
07527 828 571
