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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from St Leonard the Less

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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from St Leonard the Less

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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from St Leonard the Less

02:01

7.93km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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3.38 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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3.55 km

Rodent Burrow Observation Point

Highlight • Natural

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

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3.78 km

Boilton Wood

Forest

5.88 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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6.25 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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7.93 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

1.69 km

533 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.95 km

1.69 km

1.33 km

650 m

Elevation

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Brockholes Nature Reserve – Brockholes Nature Reserve loop from St Leonard the Less

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