Wyre Walks, Family Activities and Conservation Days 2017

Walking Wyre Health Walks 2017

Welcome and Information Enjoy Wyre’s coast, countryside, parks and green spaces by taking part in health walks, guided walks, family activities, conservation days and events in Wyre. A programme of family activities for all ages!

Booking Information

You can book your place on activities (as well as accommodation) at the Visit Garstang Centre.

All health walks are free and everyone is welcome no matter what their age or ability. Volunteer walk leaders can you help you to take up walking, by starting you off on a gentle amble and leading you up to a one hour walk. Please let the leader know if you would find this helpful.

In addition, 30 minute walks will be available from Marine Hall and the Wyre Estuary Country Park, these will start at the same time as the one hour health walks.

All walk times are approximate, dependent upon the pace of walkers. Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the walk for a prompt departure.

It will be necessary for each new customer to complete a health questionnaire. For those people who would like to make use of a Tramper (a motorised wheelchair suitable for off-road as well as paths), these are available on all walks with a T displayed. Please note we need seven days notice to book a tramper for a health walk.

Every month we offer two hour walks called Legstretchers , these have a £ sign displayed, as there is a small charge for participating £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions.

Opening hours for Visit Garstang Centre

Open Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm daily Open Sundays in May, July, August and for the first two weeks in December 10.30am - 4.30pm.

01995 602125 garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang PR3 1EF

How to pay

Please quote the details of the event or activity. Any activity that requires booking should be paid for in advance and no refunds will be given. Please make cheques payable to Wyre Council and send payment to countryside walks bookings at the Visit Garstang Centre (at the above address).

Activity Price Guide

Family and children’s craft activities £2.50 per child or as advised by the organiser Greenwood crafts from £60 as advised by the organiser. Full day or weekend courses where you will take away your own handmade greenwood item.

Beach cleans and conservation days are free.

February

January Tue 3 2pm Wed 4 2pm Sat 7 10.30am Tue 10 2pm Wed 11 10.30am Fri 13 10.30am

Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Knott End Cafe Cleveleys Community Centre Great Eccleston Village Centre Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Garstang Legstretcher (Visit Garstang Centre - 2hrs) Sun 15 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Tue 17 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 18 2pm Knott End Cafe Thur 19 2pm Barton Grange Health Walk Sat 21 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tue 24 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Wed 25 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Sat 28 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood, Tue 31 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton

Easy Moderate T Easy Moderate All/Easy T Moderate £ All/Easy T Easy Moderate T Moderate All T Moderate All/Easy T All T Easy

A walk or activity with a £ symbol next to it will be charged, as follows: Free - Health walks and guided walks up to one hour £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children - Legstretchers (2 hours), £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children - half day walks 1 - 4 hours £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions and children - full day walks over 4 hours There may be some activities with different charges.

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When attending an activity please take the advice of the leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped for the activity. If you intend to leave the event early please inform your leader for your own safety, please come dressed to match the type of activity and be prepared for all weather conditions with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc.

The finish times of the events/activities are approximate, please let the leader know if you need to return for a certain time at the start of the activity.

If you cannot attend an activity that you are booked on, if possible, let the leader or Visit Garstang staff know in good time so if there are reserves on the list they can be given the chance to attend the walk.

Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on guided walks unless stated. This is because some of the activities cross farmland containing livestock or nature reserves with nesting birds.

Dogs are allowed on the health walks and legstretchers, but dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead on request by the leader, and you must clean up after them.

Please bring a drink particularly on the longer walks and any bring medication you may need during the activity.

For some activities there may be things, such as binoculars, camera, etc. to bring with you.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

If you have any medical conditions that the activity leader should know about, please mention this at the start of the activity. Alternatively, check with your GP or health practitioner before you take part. Our health walks are a good starting point for people recovering from ill health.

Group Bookings

We cannot accommodate organised groups on the walks and some of the activities. If your group would like to take part, please contact Visit Garstang on 01995 602125.

Information on walking grades

To help you decide which is the walk for you. Wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given for each walk.

Terrain guide

Please note our Health Walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy. Other walks vary.

All – relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings.

Easy – relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock.

Moderate – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/ livestock.

Wed 1 2pm Sat 4 10.30am Tue 7 2pm Wed 8 10.30am Sun 12 2pm Tue 14 2pm Wed 15 2pm Fri 17 10.30am

Knott End Cafe Cleveleys Community Centre Great Eccleston Village Centre Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Knott End Cafe Wyre Estuary Country Park Legstretcher (Stanah - 2hrs) Sat 18 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tue 21 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Wed 22 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Sat 25 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood Tue 28 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton

Moderate T Easy Moderate All/Easy T All/Easy T Easy Moderate T All/Easy £ All T Moderate All/Easy T All T Easy

May

April

Guided Walks

March

6 - 14th

Sun 2 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Tue 4 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Wed 5 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood Fri 7 10.30am Cobble Hey Legstretcher (Farm & Gardens - 2hrs) Sat 8 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Tue 11 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 12 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Fri 14 10.30am Teanlowe car park, Poulton Sat 15 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tue 18 2pm Singleton Church Wed 19 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Fri 21 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park Sat 22 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Tue 25 2pm Scorton Village Centre Wed 26 2pm Knott End Cafe Fri 28 10.30am The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Sat 29 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Sun 30 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

All/Easy T Moderate All T Hard £ Easy Easy Moderate Easy All T Easy All/Easy T Easy Moderate Moderate Moderate T Easy All T All/Easy T

July Sat 1 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Tue 4 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 5 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Fri 7 6.30pm Wyre Lakes Legstretcher (Scorton Picnic Site - 2hrs) Sat 8 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton Tue 11 2pm Singleton Church Wed 12 6.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Fri 14 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park Sat 15 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Tue 18 2pm Scorton Village Centre Wed 19 2pm Knott End Cafe Fri 21 10.30am The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Sun 23 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Tue 25 6.30pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Wed 26 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood Sat 29 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Easy Easy Moderate Moderate £ Easy Easy All/Easy T Easy Moderate Moderate Moderate T Easy All/Easy T Moderate All T All T

October Tue 3 2pm Wed 4 10.30am Fri 6 10.30am Sat 7 2pm Tue 10 2pm Wed 11 2pm Fri 13 10.30am Sun 15 2pm Tue 17 2pm Wed 18 10.30am Fri 20 10.30am

Singleton Church Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Pilling Village Centre car park Marine Hall, Fleetwood Scorton Village Centre Knott End Cafe The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Great Eccleston Village Centre Memorial Park, Fleetwood Winmarleigh Legstretcher (Pattern Arms Pub - 2hrs) Sat 21 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Tue 24 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 25 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Fri 27 10.30am Teanlowe car park, Poulton Sat 28 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton

Easy All/Easy T Easy All T Moderate Moderate T Easy All/Easy T Moderate All T Moderate £ Easy Easy Moderate Easy Moderate

Hard – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.

Tue 2 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Moderate Wed 3 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood All T Sat 6 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Moderate Sun 7 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 9 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Easy Weds 10 10.30am Bleasdale Legstretcher Moderate £ & Tramper Trek (Bleasdale Parish Hall - 2.5hrs) Thurs 11 6.30pm Bilsborrow Legstretcher Moderate £ (Owd Nells - 2hrs) Fri 12 10.30am Teanlowe car park, Poulton Easy Sat 13 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Easy Sun 14 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 16 2pm Singleton Church Easy Wed 17 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T Fri 19 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park Easy Sat 20 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Moderate Sun 21 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 23 2pm Scorton Village Centre Moderate Wed 24 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate T Fri 26 10.30am The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Easy Sat 27 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All T Sun 28 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 30 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Moderate Wed 31 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood All T

August Tue 1 2pm Wed 2 10.30am Fri 4 10.30am Sat 5 2pm Tue 8 6.30pm Wed 9 10.30am Fri 11 10.30am Sat 12 2pm Tue 15 2pm Wed 16 2pm Fri 18 6.30pm Sun 20 2pm Tue 22 2pm Wed 23 10.30am Fri 25 6.30pm

Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Visit Garstang Centre Teanlowe car park, Poulton Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Singleton Church Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Pilling Village Centre car park Marine Hall, Fleetwood Scorton Village Centre Knott End Cafe The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Great Eccleston Village Centre Memorial Park, Fleetwood Glasson Dock Legstretcher (Condor Green Car Park - 2hrs) Sat 26 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Tue 29 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 30 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre

Easy Moderate Easy Moderate Easy All/Easy T Easy All T Moderate Moderate T Easy All/Easy T Moderate All T Easy £ Easy Easy Moderate

November Sun 5 2pm Tue 7 2pm Wed 8 10.30am Sat 11 10.30am Tue 14 2pm Wed 15 2pm Sat 18 2pm Tue 21 2pm Wed 22 10.30am Fri 24 10.30am

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Great Eccleston Village Centre Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Cleveleys Community Centre Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Knott End Cafe Marine Hall, Fleetwood Great Eccleston Village Centre Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Barnacre Legstretcher (Kenlis Arms Pub - 2hrs) Sat 25 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood Tue 28 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 29 2pm Knott End Cafe

All/Easy T Moderate All/Easy T Easy Easy Moderate T All T Moderate All/Easy T Moderate £

Wed 1 2pm Knott End Cafe Fri 3 10.30am The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Sun 5 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Tue 7 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Wed 8 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood Fri 10 10.30am Claylands Legstretcher (Reception Car Park - 2hrs) Sat 11 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Tue 14 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 15 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Fri 17 10.30am Teanlowe car park, Poulton Sat 18 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tue 21 2pm Singleton Church Wed 22 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Fri 24 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park Sat 25 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Tue 28 2pm Scorton Village Centre Wed 29 2pm Knott End Cafe Fri 31 10.30am The Shovels Pub, Hambleton

Moderate T Easy All/Easy T Moderate All T Moderate £

Fri 2

6.30pm Scorton Legstretcher (Scorton Village Centre - 2hrs) Sat 3 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Tue 6 6.30pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Wed 7 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Fri 9 10.30am Teanlowe car park, Poulton Sat 10 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tue 13 2pm Singleton Church Wed 14 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Fri 16 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park Sat 17 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Tue 20 2pm Scorton Village Centre Wed 21 6.30pm Knott End Cafe Fri 23 10.30am The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Sun 25 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Tue 27 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Wed 28 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Meet every Thursday 10.30am – noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Easy Easy Moderate Easy All T Easy All/Easy T Easy Moderate Moderate Moderate T Easy All/Easy T Moderate All T

September Fri 1 Sat 2 Tue 5 Wed 6 Fri 8 Sat 9

10.30am 2pm 2pm 10.30am 10.30am 1.30pm

Tue 12 2pm Wed 13 2pm Fri 15 10.30am Sat 16 2pm Sun 17 2pm Tue 19 2pm Wed 20 10.30am Fri 22 10.30am Sat 23 10.30am Tue 26 2pm Wed 27 10.30am Fri 29 10.30am

7 - 10th Teanlowe car park, Poulton Easy Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Moderate Singleton Church Easy Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T Pilling Village Centre car park Easy Heritage of the Wyre Estuary Moderate £ Legstretcher (Skippool Picnic Area - 2hrs) Scorton Village Centre Moderate Knott End Cafe Moderate T The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Easy Marine Hall, Fleetwood All T Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T Great Eccleston Village Centre Moderate Memorial Park, Fleetwood All T Knott End Legstretcher Moderate £ (Knott End Cafe - 2hrs) Cleveleys Community Centre Easy Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Easy Visit Garstang Centre Moderate Teanlowe car park, Poulton Easy

December Sat 2 2pm Tue 5 2pm Wed 6 10.30am Sat 9 10.30am Sun 10 2pm Tue 12 2pm Wed 13 2pm Fri 15 10.30am Sat 16

2pm

Marine Hall, Fleetwood Great Eccleston Village Centre Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Cleveleys Community Centre Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Knott End Cafe Cartford Legstretcher (Cartford Inn - 2hrs) Marine Hall, Fleetwood

All T Moderate All/Easy T Easy All/Easy T Easy Moderate T Moderate £

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Visit Garstang Tel: 01995 602125 Access for All The Tramper is an all-terrain electric vehicle designed for people with differing abilities to access the countryside. Its capacity to deal with stones, mud, grass and rough ground is astonishing.

You can hire one free of charge for use on the suitable walks shown in the brochure, on the Health Walks or on Tramper Trails in Wyre and Lancashire.

A tramper must be booked 48 hours in advance. (Please note one week in advance if you wish to use it on a health walk.)

First time users need to attend a short induction and should take along a passport photo and proof of identify to register.

Trampers are available from: * Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Picnic Area and Wyre Council 01253 863100 wyre.gov.uk email garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk or telephone 01995 602125 * Beacon Fell and Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701- lancashire.gov.uk * Fell View Caravan Park - 01524 791283 and Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - 01995 602643 * Bowland Experience 01200 448000 - forestofbowland.com

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wyre.gov.uk If you would like this information in large print or an alternative language, please ring Wyre Council on 01253 891000.

Wyre Council, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire FY6 7PU wyre.gov.uk

All T Easy Moderate T

Disclaimer: The information contained within this publication is given in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to contact the booking office prior to the event to confirm the information provided.

Some images in this publication are courtesy of Josh Swales, Albert Dewhirst, Angela Carr, Mike Coleran and Lynn Harter.

Meeting Points

Location Map

The map left shows the approximate locations of the meeting points for each walk or activity.

Location and postcode (where available)

Map Ref 1 Barnacre - The Kenlis Arms, Kenlis Road – PR3 1GB

SD510439 2 Bilsborrow - Owd Nells/Guys Thatched Hamlet, St Michaels Road - PR3 0RS SD508396 3 Bleasdale Parish Hall, off Brock Rakes, Bleasdale - PR3 1UY

SD574454 4 Brock Valley Picnic Site, Brock Mill Lane, Claughton-on-Brock – PR3 0PP

SD549431 5 Calder Vale Village Green (Nr bridge, next to Mill) - PR3 1SQ

SD533458 6 Cartford Inn, Cartford Lane - PR3 0YP

SD422408 7 Claughton-on-Brock - Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens, Hobbs Lane - PR3 0QN SD536449 8 Claylands Caravan Site off the A6, Cabus - PR3 1AJ

SD497485 9 Cleveleys - Rossall Beach, Promenade North, off Thornton Gate – FY5 1LJ

SD312442 10 Cleveleys - Sea Swallow Statue, top of Victoria Road

SD313 429 11 Cleveleys - The Community Centre, Beach Road – FY5 1ER

SD313432 12 Conder Green Car Park, Corricks Lane – LA2 0AN

SD457562 13 Fleetwood Cemetery - Beach Road - FY7 8PH

SD319478 14 Fleetwood - Sunken Car Park, opposite Dronsfield Ave

SD327481 15 Fleetwood - Ferry Beach, The Esplanade – FY7 6DN

SD339485 16 Fleetwood - Marine Hall, The Esplanade - FY7 6HF

SD331482 17 Fleetwood - Memorial Park – off Warrenhurst Road - FY7 7AN

SD328475 18 Fleetwood Museum, 6-7 Queens Terrace - FY7 6BT

SD340483 19 Fleetwood - Rossall Point Picnic and Play Area - FY7 8PG

SD318479 (accessible parking for Rossall Point Tower) 20 Fleetwood - The Mount, The Esplanade – FY7 6EZ

SD391482 21 Garstang - Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road - PR3 1EF SD494455 22 Great Eccleston Village Centre, High Street – PR3 0YA

SD428402 23 Hambleton - Saltmarsh Lane (Fishery) – FY6 9EL

SD369422 24 Hambleton - The Shovels Pub, Green Meadow Lane – FY6 9AL

SD371424 25 Knott End Cafe, Bourne May Road - FY6 0EA

SD346484 26 Pilling - Lane Ends Picnic Area, Back Sands Lane – PR3 6AU

SD415495 27 Pilling Village Centre, School Lane - PR3 6HB

SD404483 28 Poulton Market Square – FY6 7AT

SD346396 29 Poulton - Teanlowe Car Park, outside Booths entrance/Post Office – FY6 7BB SD347394 30 Poulton - Wyre Civic Centre, Breck Road – FY6 7PU

SD350399 31 Scorton Picnic Site, Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton – PR3 1BU

SD504504 32 Scorton - The Village Square - PR3 1AU

SD502488 33 Scorton - The Apple Store Cafe, Snowhill Lane – PR3 1RA

SD509442 34 Singleton - The Church, Church Road - FY6 8LL

SD384383 35 Skippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, Thornton - FY5 5LF

SD357411 36 Thornton Cleveleys - The Towers, Holmefield Avenue - FY5 2QR

SD326431 37 Thornton - Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne Road, - FY5 5EL

SD340418 38 Thornton - Tavern at the Mill, Fleetwood Road North - FY5 4JR

SD336426 39 Thornton - Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Road, Stanah - FY5 5LR

SD356431 40 Winmarleigh - The Patten Arms, Park Lane (B5272) – PR3 0JU

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Meet at the Tower to take part in a beach clean to help look after the coast. Join our friendly group of volunteer rangers who lead the cleans, all are welcome to stay for a warming tea and coffee after the clean.

Check lovemybeach.org for further details.

Please wear warm suitable outdoor clothing, all equipment supplied.

Free

Big Beach and Estuary Cleans

Every month on Wednesdays, 10.30am till 12.30pm.

See calendar overleaf for dates.

Care about our seas, rivers, wildlife and the environment.

Tired of all the marine litter as you wander the sea front or the Wyre estuary? Well we are!

Come and join us to help improve the River Wyre’s estuary for the benefit of people, local wildlife and the environment.

Everyone welcome.

We provide all equipment.

Just put on your wellies and come along to help out.

Contact Visit Garstang to confirm the meeting point Free 01995 602125

email garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk Knott End Beach Clean

Meet at Knott End car park.

For further details please contact Tom Myerscough on 07930 200059.

Monthly on a Tuesday at 10am till noon, see calendar for dates.

Everyone welcome, we provide the equipment.

Just put your wellies on come along to help out.

Check wyreriverstrust.org for details and date changes Free

2017

Moderate £

Visit Garstang Tel: 01995 602125

Please note a Ranger/Leader will be available at the start of an activity whatever the weather.

In extreme conditions a decision will be taken on the day by the leader and the group whether or not to cancel.

Conservation days

June

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Easy Easy Moderate Easy All T Easy All/Easy T Easy Moderate Moderate Moderate T Easy

Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.

T - Tramper - suitable for people using trampers (see below for hire details).

Wyre Walks, Family Activities

Circular health routes starting from these locations – 2, 11, 16, 21, 22, 24, 27, 32, 38 and 39 are available on the website.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Start from Sea Swallow statue, top of Victoria Road, Jubilee Beach, Cleveleys.

Alternative Sundays, noon start till 1pm.

See calendar for dates.

Come and join Cleveleys Beach Care to help make a difference.

Marine litter is a global problem, come along and join us to make your local coastal environment a better place for you, your children, its wildlife and the environment. We will supply all the equipment.

Just come along in your wellies and suitable outdoor clothing.

Check out Cleveleys Beach Care on Facebook, Twitter or email cleveleysbeachcare@zoho.com Check lovemybeach.org for details and date changes. Free

Beach Clean and Brew

Rossall Beach, Cleveleys Usually monthly on Mondays, 9.30am – 11.30am Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment at Rossall Beach.

Meet at 9.30am near the notice board on Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys for beach cleaning followed by a coffee at The Venue from 10.45 onwards. You are welcome to come to both or one activity as you choose, and you`re sure of a warm welcome and a glow of satisfaction from a job well done with a friendly group of people.

Check rossallbeach.org.uk for details and date changes Free

Demonstration Garden

Wednesdays 9.30 am - 12.30pm Fridays 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Join the team in the Memorial Park for a spot of gardening. Come along to meet the new people, share and gain gardening experience or just come together for a brew and a chat.

All experience levels welcome. Free For more information contact kate.baird@wyre.gov.uk or call 01253 887613

Xplorer is the perfect outdoor activity for children and their families. Children will enjoy using a simple map to complete the navigational challenge.

Costs 50p per child

Family and children’s activities During the holidays and weekends, take part in a variety of family craft days and children’s activities (parents or guardian must accompany all children) £ For more information email garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk 01995 602125 wyre.gov.uk

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group Meet every 2nd Saturday of the month (except August) 10am – noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah An environmental/wildlife group for children aged 8 to 14 years Nature walks, wildlife surveys, practical work and lots of fun.

For further details telephone 07989 579351 email: countryside@wyre.gov.uk ask for Duncan Booking essential. Costs £1 per child Parental consent required.

The Forest of Bowland AONB

01253 891000 (weekdays) 01253 863100 (weekends)

For accommodation information and walking leaflets, pop into Visit Garstang or call 01995 602125. email: garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk

River Road, Stanah, Thornton FY5 5LR

Meet regularly throughout the year, 1pm - 3pm at Memorial Park, Fleetwood Wyre Estuary Country Park (Stanah), Thornton Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

To take part simply register, collect your map an answer sheet and off you go.

Wyre Estuary Country Park

Café, family friendly natural play and wildlife experience

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Experience the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Try out a circular walk, cycle ride or tramper trail, join in Festival Bowland.

Take part in the annual Garstang Walking Festival in May.

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Guided walks, health walks, tramper for hire, car park, play areas Bridlepath, picnic areas, riverside walks countryside@wyre.gov.uk

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Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day Monthly on a Sunday 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Try your hand at practical coastal management, build a boardwalk, open up pathways, look after the dunes and beaches and meet new people.

Join us for a tea or coffee after. Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear.

Free countryside@wyre.gov.uk 07989 579345 wyre.gov.uk

Volunteering Memorial Park DoRoad, you love the outdoors?

Warrenhurst Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 7AE Enjoy meeting people? to find out about wildlife?

01253Want 891000 Try to get fit and keep fit?

Then volunteer us in Wyre!

Family friendly greenwith spaces Community activities We are looking for people available atPicnic weekends Demonstration garden site and mid-week who can offer us a few hours a week to join our team of enthusiastic volunteers.

Pond, meadows and woodland area Natural play Play areas Bowling information please contactTennis the Volunteer Coordinator greens For more Parkour facility courts and multi-use on 01253 887504 or email volunteering@wyre.gov.uk games area

Join the Volunteer Rangers at Rossall Point Tower to experience the natural wonders of our diverse coastal environment.

Climb to the top of the Tower to admire the views across Morecambe Bay. Join in the strandline surveys and weekly LOVEmyBEACH cleans.

We are open 11am – 3pm Winter (Thursday – Sunday) 11am – 4pm Summer (Wednesday to Sunday). countryside@wyre.gov.uk 07989 579345 wyre.gov.uk

Memorial Park

Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 7AE 01253 891000 parks@wyre.gov.uk Family friendly green spaces Community activities Demonstration garden Pond, meadows and woodland area Natural play Picnic site Play areas

Bowling greens Parkour facility Tennis courts and multi-use games area Find Friends of Memorial Park on

2017 Wyre Guided Walks, Family Activities and Conservation Days See overleaf for more details of the activities and walks listed, also for prices £, how to book and guided walk terrain (grade).

January

February

March

April

May

Sunday 1 New Year – Visit to the Coast 11am - 3pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Meet the rangers, take in the view with a glass of mulled wine

Wednesday 1, 8, 15 & 22 Demonstration Garden 9.30 am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Demonstration Garden 9.30 am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Tuesday 2 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Thursday 2, 9, 16 & 23 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Monday 3 GW Monday Walk Around Garstang Grizedale Valley and Nicky Nook Visit Garstang Centre 10.30am - 2pm

Grade: hard, £ A walk to Grizedale Reservoir and Nicky Nook, returning via Scorton.

Fridays 3, 10, 17 & 24 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Fridays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Tuesday 4 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

10am - noon

Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Sundays 5 & 19 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon – 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Saturday 4 Woodland Conservation Day 10am - 1pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Sundays 5 & 19 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 Demonstration Garden 9.30 am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Fridays 5, 12, 19 & 26 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Tuesday 7 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Friday 7 GW Cobble Hey Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens, Claughton Grade: moderate, dogs, boots £ A circular walk from Cobble Hey Farm across farmland paths and tracks.

Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 Demonstration Garden 9.30 am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Sunday 8 GW Winter Bird Watch 11am - noon Rossall Point Tower Join the Rangers to observe the migratory and over wintering birds on our coast.

Grade: easy Sundays 8 & 22 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade Friday 13 GW Garstang Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Visit Garstang Centre Grade: moderate,dogs, boots £ A circular walk taking in riverside and farmland, around Barnacre.

Saturday 14 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £

Tuesday 7 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

10am - noon

Saturday 11 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £ Sunday 12 Crafty Afty - Valentines Crafts Noon - 12.45pm, 1pm - 1.45pm & 2pm - 2.45pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call 01253 891000 £ Monday 13 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 15 GW Birdwatching for Kids 10.30am - noon Wyre Estuary Country Park Grade: all, £

10am - noon

Friday 10 GW Claylands Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Claylands Caravan Park Car Park Grade: moderate, dogs, boots £ A walk with views of the River Wyre, along country lanes, woodland and fields.

Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Saturday 8 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £

Sundays 7, 14, 21, 28 GW Bluebell Teas Stroll 1pm - 2pm Calder Vale Village Green Grade: moderate A short walk through a beautiful Bluebell wood up to St Johns Church.

Sunday 12 GW Brown Hare Walk 8am - 10am Bleasdale Booking essential Grade: easy, £ Join the Rangers to watch Brown Hare and their antics around Bleasdale.

Saturday 8 Cleveleys Beach Care Big Beach Day Out 1pm - 3pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Monday 8 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

Monday 16 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

Friday 17 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

Wednesday 15 Wyre Big Beach Clean 10.30am - 12.30pm 5 Bar Gate, Rossall Beach car park, Cleveleys

Sunday 19 GW Fell Walk 10am - 2.30pm Forest of Bowland Booking essential Grade: hard, £ A river valley walk and rising into the fells.

Saturday 18 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

Monday 10 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

Sunday 19 Mother’s Day Crafts 10.30am - noon Thornton, booking essential £

Tuesday 11 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £

Wednesday 22 Make a Shave Horse – Modern Pilling, booking essential

Wednesday 12 GW Strandline Survey 10.30am - 11.30am Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy Discover the natural wonders of your local beach, from shark egg cases to sea potatoes.

Wednesday 18 Wyre Big Beach Clean 10.30am – 12.30pm Dronsfield Sunken Car Park, Fleetwood Saturday 21 Crafty Afty – Bird Feeder Event Noon - 2pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Sunday 22 Rossall Point Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Saturday 28 Big Garden Bird Watch 10.30am – 11.30am The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Sunday 29 Big Garden Bird Watch Hawthorne Park, Thornton

Wednesday 22 Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up 10.30am - 12.30pm Hambleton Salt Marsh, Marsh Lane Thursday 23 GW Breakfast with the Birds 8am - 9am Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy Watch the spectacle of birds on the Bay. Stay for a brew and toast.

Sunday 26 Rossall Point Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

9am - 10am

September Fridays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

October

Monday 4 GW Monday Walk Around Garstang Visit Garstang Centre 10.30am - 2pm Grade: moderate, waterproofs, boots or wellies, drink, 3.5 hours £ A walk using different routes from Garstang.

Sunday 1 GW Autumn Migration Bird Watch 9am - 10am Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy Visit the Rossall Point Tower to observe the migratory birds on our coast. Slow walk.

Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Sundays 1, 15 & 29 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Thursday 7 – Sunday 10 Heritage Open Days Take part in four days of free open days and walks all themed around local heritage.

heritageopendays.org.uk

Saturday 9 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential

£ Sunday 10 Cleveleys Beach Care Big Beach Day Out 11am - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade Sunday 10 GW Coastal Wildlife Walk - Dune Walk 1pm - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy, 1 mile Take a stroll with the Rangers and find out about the creatures that thrive in the dunes.

Tuesday 12 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

10am - noon

Friday 15 GW Bat Walk 8pm - 10pm Visit Garstang Centre Booking essential Grade: easy, £ Join the Rangers for a walk in search of bats along the banks of the River Wyre.

Saturday 16 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £ Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 Great British Beach Clean Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Beachwatch Saturday 16 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade Saturday 16 MCS Beachwatch 1pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 17 MCS Beachwatch 2pm Rossall Beach, Cleveleys For more information visit mcsuk.org Thursday 21 GW, T Natural History of the Wyre Estuary Tramper Trek 10am - 3pm Thornton, booking essential Grade: easy, £ Join the Rangers, either on a tramper or on foot alongside the estuary.

Friday 22 GW Knott End Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Knott End Cafe Grade: moderate, 4¾ miles, dogs, boots £ A circular coastal walk through countryside with views across Morecambe Bay. Saturday 23 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Sunday 24 Rossall Point Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 24 GW Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Autumn Walk - Rivers, Fields and Canals 10am - 4pm Booking essential Grade: hard, £ Monday 25 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 27 Wyre Big Beach Clean 10.30am - 12.30pm Five Bar Gate, Rossall Beach Car Park Friday 29 GW Decimus Burton Day 1.30pm - 3.15pm North Euston Gardens, Fleetwood Grade: easy, £ Join Dick Gillingham, Fleetwood Museum Trustee for a heritage walk.

Saturday 30 Demonstration Garden Open Day Memorial Park, Fleetwood 10am - 3pm

Sunday 1 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Sunday 1 Family Craft Day with the Rangers 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Monday 13 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

9.30am - 11.30am

10am - 4pm £

Saturday 25 Crafty Afty – Mother’s Day Crafts Noon - 12.45pm, 1pm - 1.45pm & 2pm - 2.45pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential please ring 01253 891000 £ Sunday 26 GW Early Spring Bird Watch 9am - 10am Rossall Point Tower Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy Watch the spectacle of birds on Morecambe Bay. Sunday 26 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am -2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 26 GW Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Spring Walk – Calder Vale Round 10am - 3pm Barnacre, booking essential Grade: moderate £ A walk into the Calder valley with some upland terrain.

Thursday 30 Garstang Walking Festival Open Day Visit Garstang Centre 2pm - 6pm (drop in) Meet the leaders and find out about the programme.

November

Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Tuesday 10 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Fridays 3, 10, 17 & 24 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Saturday 14 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential

£

Sunday 5 Crafty Afty – Clay Crafts with Glazey Days 1pm - 2pm & 2pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call 01253 891000 £

Sunday 15 GW Migration Watch 8am - 9am Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy, bring a hot drink, 1 hour, 1mile, binoculars Take a stroll along the coast from the Tower to Rossall Point Tower to watch the spectacle of migrating birds on the Bay.

Saturday 11 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential

£

Monday 23 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 25 Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up 10.30am - 12.30pm Browns Lane, Barnaby Sands, Stalmine FY6 0JG Saturday 28 Petrifying Pumpkin Carve 11am - 1.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Carve is free, other activities £ Sunday 29 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 29 GW Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Autumn Walk - Autumn Tints 10am - 3pm Scorton, booking essential Grade: hard, £ Sunday 29 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

9.30am - 11.30am

Friday 14 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £ Sunday 16 Easter Event 11am - 1pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £ Monday 17 Easter Eggstravaganza 2pm - 3pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton For information contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516 £ Wednesday 19 Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up 10.30am - 12.30pm Burrows Marsh, Browns Lane, Stalmine FY6 0JG Wednesday 19 GW Early Fleetwood 1.30pm - 3.15pm Fleetwood Museum Grade: easy, £ Join Dick Gillingham, Fleetwood Museum Trustee, for a heritage walk.

Sunday 23 Spring Migration Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

9am - 10am

Sunday 23 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Saturday 29 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Sunday 30 Rossall Point Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 30 Make a Rustic Stool Pilling, booking essential

10am - 4pm £

Sunday 30 GW Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Spring Walk - Hidden Treasures of Bleasdale Bleasdale Fells 10am - 3pm Booking essential, Grade: moderate, £ Looking at a source of the river Brock, having lunch by waterfalls and meandering back.

9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 10 GW, T Bleasdale Legstretcher & Tramper Trek Bleasdale Parish Hall 10.30am - 1pm Please book your trampers Grade: moderate, dogs, boots £ A stroll around Bleasdale along country lanes and farm tracks with fellside views.

Thursday 11 GW, T Fell View Wander and Tramper Trek Scorton 10.30am - 2/2.30pm Booking essential Grade: moderate/hard, £ Explore Nether Wyresdale, either on foot or by Tramper, with the Countryside Rangers.

Thursday 11 GW Bilsborrow Legstretcher 6.30pm - 8.30pm Guys Thatched Hamlet (car park near the Cricket Pavilion) Grade: moderate, 4 miles, dogs, boots £ A pleasant circular walk which takes in part of the Lancaster Canal.

Saturday 13 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £ Wednesday 17 Wyre Big Beach Clean Pilling Sands Fluke Hall

10.30am - 12.30pm

Wednesday 17 GW Development of Fleetwood 1.30pm - 3.15pm Fleetwood Museum Grade: easy, £ Join Dick Gillingham, Fleetwood Museum Trustee, for a heritage walk.

Saturday 20 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Sunday 21 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 21 Xplorer Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Noon - 3pm £

Wednesday 24 GW Trains and more Trains 1.30pm - 3.15pm Fleetwood Museum Grade: easy, £ Join Dick Gillingham, Fleetwood Museum Trustee, for a heritage walk.

Tuesday 14 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Sunday 19 GW Winter Bird Watch 9am - 10am Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy, warm clothes, binoculars, 1 mile Meet the Rangers for an early morning bird watch.

Monday 20 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

9.30am - 11.30am

Friday 24 GW Barnacre Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Kenlis Arms, Barnacre Grade: moderate, 4 miles, dogs, boots, £ A pleasant two hour walk around the footpaths of Barnacre.

Saturday 25 Woodland Conservation Day 10am - 1pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Sunday 26 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Monday 30 Halloween Crafts 10.30am - noon Thornton, booking essential £ Tuesday 31 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £

Wednesday 29 Wyre Big Beach Clean 10.30am - 12.30pm Chatsworth, Fleetwood TBC. Booking essential

August

Thursday 1 Strandline Survey 1pm - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy Discover the natural wonders of your local beach, from shark egg cases to sea potatoes.

Sundays 2, 16 & 30 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Tuesday 1 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Monday 3 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Friday 2 GW Views Over Wyre Legstretcher Scorton Village Centre 6.30pm - 8.30pm Grade: moderate, 4 miles, dogs, boots £ A walk alongside the river and then woodland and great views to the west.

Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Saturday 3 Demonstration Garden Open Day 10am - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Saturday 3 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Sundays 4 & 18 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade Sunday 4 Crafty Afty – Clay Crafts Noon - 12.45pm, 1pm - 1.45pm & 2pm - 2.45pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call 01253 891000 £ Monday 5 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

9.30am - 11.30am

Monday 5 GW Monday Walk Around Garstang Visit Garstang Centre 10.30am - 2pm Grade: moderate, waterproofs, boots or wellies, drink, 3.5 hours £ A walk using different routes from Garstang.

Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Wednesday 7 Make a Mini Gate Hurdle Pilling, booking essential

10am - 4pm £

Thursday 8 GW, T Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper Trek Dunsop Bridge 11am - 2pm Booking essential Grade: moderate, £ Explore the Dunsop Valley in the Forest of Bowland, either on foot or by tramper.

9.30am - 11.30am

Monday 3 GW Monday Walk Around Garstang Visit Garstang Centre 10.30am - 2pm Grade: moderate, waterproofs, boots or wellies, drink, 3.5 hours £ A walk using different routes from Garstang.

Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Wednesday 5, Tuesday 11, Thursday 13 Conservation Day – Balsam Bashing on the Wyre Catchment 10am to noon Booking essential Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Fridays 7, 14, 21 & 28 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Friday 7 GW Wyre Lakes Legstretcher 6.30pm - 8.30pm Scorton Picnic Site Grade: easy, 4 miles, dogs, boots £ A low level walk around Wyre lakes and through woodland observing wildlife.

Saturday 8 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £ Saturday 8 Memorial Park Fun Day Memorial Park, Fleetwood

11am - 3pm £ some activities

Sunday 9 Music on the Park 2.30pm - 4.15pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton For more information on this music event please contact Jenie Phillips 01253 823516 Tuesday 11 GW Dog Friendly Ramble 10am - 12.30/1pm Nether-Wyresdale Grade: easy Booking essential £ Join a ranger for a ramble with your dog over Nicky Nook and through Grizedale.

Friday 14 Community litter pick 11am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Saturday 10 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential

£

Saturday 15 Theatre in the Park James and the Giant Peach 11.30am showing (1 hour) and 2pm showing (1 hour) Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Saturday 10 Father’s Day Crafts Thornton, booking essential

Tuesday 18 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

2pm - 3.30pm £

Sunday 11 GW Coastal Wildlife Walk – Dune Walk Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood 1pm - 2pm Grade: easy, 1 mile Take a stroll on the dunes with the Ranger team in search of wildlife.

Tuesday 13 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

10am - noon

Saturday 17 Crafty Afty – Father’s Day Crafts Noon - 12.45pm, 1pm - 1.45pm & 2pm - 2.45pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call 01253 891000 £

10am - noon

Wednesday 19 Wyre Big Beach Clean 10.30am - 12.30pm Fleetwood Ferry and Marine Beach The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6BN Thursday 20 GW, T Garstang and the Lancaster Canal Tramper Trek 10.30am - 2.30pm Garstang, booking essential Grade: easy, £ Join the Wyre Rangers for a ramble and Tramper Trek around the countryside close to Garstang.

Friday 21 Bat and Moth Night 8.30pm - 10.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £ Sunday 23 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

10am - 4pm £

Wednesday 21 Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up Shard Bridge/Wyre Way 10.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 25 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £

Wednesday 31 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

Saturday 24 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

Friday 28 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

Unless otherwise stated call

Sunday 25 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Sunday 30 Wyre Estuary Country Park Open Day Stanah, Thornton 11am - 4pm Some activities £

Sunday 25 Xplorer Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Sunday 30 GW Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Summer Walk – Discover Bowland Bowland Fells 10am - 3pm Booking essential Grade: hard, £

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 Make a Rustic Stick Chair Pilling, booking essential

01995 602125

for bookings email garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk The majority of the activities on this page are explained overleaf.

For information on guided walks or if you have any other queries please contact Visit Garstang as above.

Noon - 3pm £

Sunday 30 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £

December Saturday 2 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

Sunday 10 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Sunday 3 Crafty Afty Children’s Christmas Crafts Noon - 12.45pm, 1pm - 1.45pm & 2pm - 2.45pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call 01253 891000 £

Tuesday 12 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Fridays 8, 15, 22 & 29 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Saturday 9 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £ Sunday 10 Demonstration Garden Open Day 10am - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Sundays 10 & 17 Reindeer Workshop 11am - 12.30pm Thornton, booking essential £

Visit Garstang tel:01995 602125

10am - noon

Wednesday 13 Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up 10.30am - 12.30pm Hambleton Salt Marsh, Marsh Lane Friday 15 GW Cartford Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Cartford Inn Car Park, Little Eccleston Grade: moderate, 4 miles, dogs, boots £ A pleasant circular walk along footpaths of Rawcliffe and Eccleston.

Friday 15 Wreath Workshop 6pm - 8pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential as limited spaces call 01253 891000 £ Thursday 28 GW Winter Over Wyre Ramble 10.30am - 2.30pm Over Wyre, booking essential Grade: easy, £ A walk by coast and over fields to shake off the Christmas blues in Over Wyre.

January 2018

10am - noon

Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 LOVEmyBEACH 10.30am - noon Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Friday 4 Big Butterfly Count 12.30pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Fridays 4, 11, 18 & 25 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Saturday 5 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood, £ Saturday 5 GW, T Knott End Tramper Trek 10am - 2pm Booking essential Grade: moderate, £ Explore the countryside tracks and paths from Knott End, either on foot, or on a tramper.

Sunday 6 GW Early Autumn Bird Watch 9am - 10am Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: easy Visit Rossall Point Tower Tower to observe the migratory birds on our coast. Slow walk.

Monday 7 GW Monday Walk Around Garstang Visit Garstang Centre 10.30am - 2pm Grade: moderate, waterproofs, boots or wellies, drink, 3.5 hours £ A walk using different routes from Garstang.

Thursday 10 Bees, Bugs and Beasties 1.30pm - 3.30pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton Grade: all/easy, £ Find out about the bees also join the Rangers to investigate what wildlife lives in the park.

Friday 11 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Saturday 12 Crafty Afty - Fairy Crafts 1pm - 2.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call01253 891000 £ Sunday 13 GW A Bleasdale Ramble 11am - 4pm Booking essential.

Grade: moderate, £ A circular walk passing through part of Brock Valley and by local ancient farms.

Sundays 13 & 27 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade Sunday 13 Memorial Park Companion Dog Show

11am - 3pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood For more information call 01253 891000 Monday 14 Crafty Afty – Clay Crafts with Glazey Days 1pm - 2pm & 2pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Booking essential call 01253 891000 £ Wednesday 16 Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up Fleetwood Marsh 10.30am - 12.30pm Thursday 17 GW Coastal Butterflies 1pm - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade: moderate, binoculars, camera Join the rangers for a stroll in search of butterflies.

Friday 18 Parachute Games and Grass Skiing 10.30am - noon Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £ Saturday 19 Bats and Moths

Bats 8.30pm - 9.30pm, moths 9.30pm - 10.30pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton Contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516 for booking and information £ Sunday 20 Rossall Point Tower Conservation Day 10am - 2pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Sunday 20 Xplorer Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Monday 21 Beach Clean and a Brew Rossall Beach, Cleveleys

Noon - 3pm £

9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 23 Sandcastle and sandsculpture building Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood 11am - noon Thursday 24 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

The Seaside Code The seaside is a great place to visit and enjoy, but it can be dangerous if you don’t take care while you’re there. Please respect the coast and the plants and animals that live there.

Friday 25 GW Glasson Dock Legstretcher 6.30pm - 8.30pm Grade: easy, 5 miles, dogs, boots £ A low level walk by sea and canal around Glasson Dock viewing wildlife and local heritage.

Leave Us Alone Please leave things where you find them, and don’t take them home. Stones and pebbles on the beach look very attractive, but they are there for a reason. Removing stones from the beach will harm the many plants, animals and birds that live and feed amongst them.

10am - noon

Saturday 18 Xplorer 1pm - 3pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

July

Saturday 17 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £

Sundays 12 & 26 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Sunday 26 GW Winter Goose Spectacle 2.30pm - 3.30pm Lane Ends, Pilling Grade: easy, all weather warm clothing, boots, binoculars Join the Rangers to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of pink footed geese flying out for the night time roost in Morecambe Bay.

Sunday 29 Crafty Afty - Halloween Crafts 3pm - 4.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood £

2pm - 3.30pm £

Thursday 27 GW, T Lapwings and Hares Ramble and Tramper Trek 10am - 12.30pm Claughton, booking essential Grade: moderate/hard, £ Join the rangers to look for lapwings and maybe a hare or two.

Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Friday 20 GW Winmarleigh Legstretcher 10.30am - 12.30pm Patten Arms, Winmarleigh Grade: moderate, 4 miles, dogs, boots £ A pleasant circular walk taking in the Lancaster Canal.

Saturday 8 Easter Crafts Thornton, booking essential

Wednesday 26 GW Whimbrel Watch 8pm - 10pm Barnacre, booking essential Grade: easy, £ Come and watch the spectacular sight as these beautiful birds fly in to roost at dusk.

Monday 2 GW Monday Walk Around Garstang Visit Garstang Centre 10.30am - 2pm Grade: moderate, waterproofs, boots or wellies, drink, 3.5 hours £ A walk using different routes from Garstang.

10am - noon

garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk

Saturday 11 Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group 10am - noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Booking essential £

Sunday 9 GW Spring Birdwatch 10am - 11am Rossall Point Tower Grade: easy Visit Rossall Point Tower to watch the spectacle of birds on the bay.

10am - noon

Garstang Walking Festival Saturday 6 – Sunday 14 The 2017 Walking Festival is co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council.

The theme of the Festival this year is Foreshore to Fells Booking and information

Sundays 7 & 21 Cleveleys Beach Care Noon - 1pm Sea Swallow statue, Victoria Road/Promenade

Friday 17 GW Wyre Estuary Country Park Legstretcher

Stanah, Thornton 10.30am - 12.30pm Grade: moderate, dogs, boots £ A walk around the Wyre Estuary with fine views over the river.

Tuesday 17 Knott End Beach Clean Knott End car park

Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Demonstration Garden 9.30am - 12.30pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Fridays 7, 14, 21 & 28 Demonstration Garden 12.30pm - 4pm The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Sunday 15 GW Fell Walk in the Forest of Bowland 10am - 2pm Booking essential Grade: hard, £ A high level walk around the fells north of Chipping.

9.30am - 11.30am

10am - noon

June

Wednesday 30 Charcoal and Senses 10.30am - noon Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Grade: easy, £ Thursday 31 Xplorer 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah £

Watch the Tide Make sure you know the times of the tides and keep checking so you don’t get cut off as the tide comes in.

Dog Owners Please keep your dog under control. Clean up after a dog has fouled.

Mind Your Step Sand dunes are a fragile habitat and are also protected in the area.

The Countryside Code Respect, Protect, Enjoy *

Healthy and Happy Stay healthy by washing your hands after playing on the beach, and especially before you have anything to eat. Help the birds and animals stay alive by taking your litter home with you and clearing up after your dog.

Discarded rubbish can kill.

If you see someone in difficulty at sea please dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Local tide times are available from the Visit Fleetwood Information Centre at Marine Hall, Rossall Point Tower and the Ibus at Visit Cleveleys.

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Respect other people Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available Protect the natural environment Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home Keep dogs under effective control Enjoy the outdoors Plan ahead and be prepared Follow advice and local signs In case of an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police and Mountain Rescue.

Monday 1 New Year – Visit to the Coast 11am – 3pm Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Meet the rangers, take in the view with a glass of mulled wine.

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