Explore Wyre's Great Outdoors 2023

In this brochure you will find a programme of events and activities for all ages and abilities, put together by Wyre Council and our partners to help you get outside and connect with nature.

Whether you are joining in with a gardening demonstration, scouring the countryside looking for wildlife with one of our local experts, or taking a seaside stroll with your family, you can not only improve your physical health, but also support your mental well-being.

Our events and activities offer opportunities to help care for our environment and reduce our impact on climate change. Plus, they are a great way to meet new people!

You can also view our full calendar of events online at www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Scan the QR code with your smartphone to view online!

If you would like this information in large print, please contact Wyre Council on 01253 891000, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or visit us at the Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PU

Enjoy Wyre’s coast, countryside, parks and green spaces by taking part in walks, cycle rides, family activities, conservation days and a variety of other exciting outdoor activities!

Booking information

Although many of the activities are free some will need to be booked in advance and some have a small charge. This information will be provided in the listing.

As Wyre Council is working in partnership with many organisations, you may be booking with one of these. Booking information for partner led events is shown in the listing.

No refunds will be offered if you are unable to attend.

You may be asked to share your contact information for emergency and operational reasons by each organisation when you book. They will provide their General Data Protection Regulation statement at the time of booking and on the registration form on the day of the activity. Find information about how we use your data at www.wyre.gov.uk/privacy

All Wyre Council events can be booked online at www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

If you need to make contact with us by telephone, call 01253 887502 and leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email us at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Preparing for your event or activity

It's always best to be prepared before you set out to an event or activity! Make sure that you have the full details of where you are going and information on your planned activity. Thoroughly read any customer information provided to you before you attend.

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to any guided walk or activity to register.

All finish times are approximate. Let the activity or walk leader know at the start if you need to return for a certain time.

If you have any health conditions, you should always check with your GP or health practitioner before you take part in our walks or activities. Make sure you bring any necessary or emergency medicine with you.

Always make the walk or activity leader aware if you have any relevant medical conditions before the activity begins.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, unless clearly stated as a drop off activity.

Dogs are allowed on short walks but must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead when requested by the leader. You must clean up after your dog. We can't allow dogs on all walks due to the nature of the terrain, stiles and the need to avoid disturbance of wildlife and farm livestock.

If you can no longer attend, please let the organiser know as soon as possible. Refunds will not be given.

Helping you to get outside and enjoy Wyre's coast, countryside and parks

Short walks

Relaxed weekly walks led by volunteer walk leaders. Aimed to be easy and accessible, our short walks vary from 45 minutes to 90 minutes duration. A simple way to enjoy the great outdoors, even if you lead a busy life!

Social rides

Relaxed pace, sociable bicycle rides along the promenade with our experienced volunteer cycle leaders. These rides are great for people who are just starting out with cycling or are looking for some gentle exercise. Bikes and helmets can be provided (for adults only).

Legstretcher walks

Monthly on a Friday, we host a two hour guided country walk. These are the perfect way to explore the borough of Wyre and blow away the cobwebs.

Tramper Treks

People with differing mobility can still enjoy the countryside by booking one of our off-road motorised vehicles and joining in on a Tramper Trek! Walkers are welcome along on these too. Trampers can also be booked for use

From guided walks and social cycles, to arts and craft sessions and ecology days, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy in Wyre's great outdoors.

Read below to discover more about the events and activities on offer in this year's calendar.

on other Tramper friendly walks. Please note these must be booked seven days in advance.

Longer countryside walks

The seasoned walker will love our longer walks! Usually over two hours, graded from moderate to hard and led by rangers and volunteers.

Heritage walks

Soak in the heritage of Wyre, and learn things you never knew about the area's past on our one to two hour heritage walks, led by local historians and enthusiasts.

Wildlife and ecology

Learn how you can help to look after Wyre's landscape and wildlife with our range of walks, talks and ecology days. The whole family can experience nature close up at our bat, bug, bird and sea watches, joined by local experts. Ecology enthusiasts can come along to our ecology days throughout the year, each one with a different focus.

Nature and wellbeing

There's no doubt that spending time amongst nature improves your physical and mental wellbeing, and our free

Walking grades and terrain

To help you decide if a walk is suitable for you, we assign a grade to each one. The grade of the walk will indicate the level of difficulty and the expected terrain.

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

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

small group sessions led by The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery are the perfect opportunity to get outside and experience all the benefits of the great outdoors.

Fun for the family

Almost all of the walks and activities you'll find in this programme are suitable for the whole family! Look out for our various children's crafts and arts activities throughout the year, or try your hand at Xplorer orienteering challenges at Wyre Estuary Country Park.

Conservation days

Whether you're passionate about biodiversity or want to make an impact on the climate change emergency, you can help make a difference by volunteering on our regular conservation days or our citizen science wildlife surveys.

Beach cleans

Come along to any of the regular beach cleans in Wyre to help us take care of our beautiful coastline and tackle the global litter problem. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early in order to register and get your equipment.

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

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

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

Tramper - suitable for Trampers (booking is required for Trampers, see page 8 for details).

Gardening clubs

If you're interested in trying your hand at gardening, or already have a love for planting and pruning, come along to one of our friendly and welcoming gardening clubs. They're a great opportunity to meet new people, improve your wellbeing, and learn or share gardening tips.

Tips for a safe visit

Prepare for any weather

We all know British weather can be unpredictable - we can experience rain to sunshine and hail all in one day! Come prepared for all weather types, and wear suitable shoes and clothing.

Don't get cut off Mobile phones and devices don't always work in rural locations due to poor reception. Take a map or route plan with you in case you get lost and make sure you have the full details of your meeting point beforehand.

If you need help in an emergency... Dial 999 and ask for the relevant service – Police and then Coastguard if at sea or the seaside or Police and Mountain Rescue in rural and upland locations.

Proud of our parks, green open spaces, and expansive coastlines

Green Flag award winning parks at Memorial Park and The Mount in Fleetwood, Wyre Estuary Country Park and Hawthorne Park in Thornton and Vicarage Park in Poulton.

We are lucky to have so many natural spaces on our doorstep! From parks and playing fields to beaches and rolling hills, Wyre is filled with brilliantly beautiful outdoor places for you to explore and enjoy.

Don't just take our word for it - take a visit to Wyre's great outdoors and see for yourself!

Rural parks and peaceful picnic areas in Garstang and Over Wyre villages. Why not pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon at your local park? Or take a trip to one you’ve never been to before!

Seaside Award winning beaches at Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Rossall. Enjoy the views over the coast by visiting Rossall Point Tower, a hub of coastal and environmental information.

A mythical coast full of surprises awaits. Search the sands for the mythical sea ogre or snap a photo of the iconic Mary's Shell. Fans will recognise Cleveleys coast as a galaxy far far away...

For a full list of parks and their facilities, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/parks

To explore the coast and countryside, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre Council is proud to help care for the coast, countryside and parks across Wyre. If you have any questions about any of the parks or outside spaces managed by us email countrysideservice@wyre.gov.uk

Respect, protect, enjoy!

The Countryside Code

With more people visiting the countryside than ever before, it's important that we all do our bit to look after our beautiful green spaces. We all have a responsibility to protect the countryside, now and for future generations!

Plan ahead, take a map, and remember that phone signals vary

Don't have BBQs or start fires in the countryside

Keep your dog on a lead (unless threatened by cattle)

Stick to the path and always leave gates as you found them

Get to know the signs and symbols used in the countryside, so you can find your way

Respect other users, local communities and wildlife

Leave no trace: take your litter and dog waste home.

Enjoy the seaside responsibly

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. Make sure to plan ahead and be prepared - check online for tide times before you go, and know who to call in an emergency.

Watch the tides, and keep checking so you don't get cut off when the tide comes in. Don't follow the tide out.

If you see someone in difficulty, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

If you are in difficulty in the water, remember - float to live

Leave things where you find them, to protect wildlife. Don't remove stones and shells!

Spare a thought for resting birds and keep your dog under control. Be aware of any restrictions in place, and clean up after your dog, too!

Mind your step and be aware of soft sand and mud. Sand dunes are a fragile habitat.

To read more about the Countryside Code, scan the QR code!

Scan the QR code to read the seaside code in full!

Access for all

From the beach, to the park, to the countryside - there's nowhere that can't be explored with our range of adaptive bikes, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles.

Wyre

Wheels makes cycling

accessible to all

Our programme for anyone who is disabled, has limited mobility or is recovering from injury or illness runs at Memorial Park in Fleetwood from 17 March to 27 October 2023.

Come along and ride adapted bicycles including trikes, side-by-sides, hand bikes, quad and wheelchair bikes. Session dates can be found in the activities listings in this brochure. For more information, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/cycling

A truly accessible coastline in Fleetwood

Thanks to the exceptional, award winning, volunteer-run Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, people of all abilities can enjoy and explore the coast.

Bookings are accepted seven days a week, between 10am and 4pm, last booking 3pm. Book in advance of your visit by calling 03000 111 003 or by using the online booking form at www.fleetwoodbeachwheelchairs.co.uk

Support for additional needs

We can adapt certain activities to accomodate specific needs, such as dementia. To find out more and discuss what support we can offer, contact our team directly by emailing greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Explore the countryside by hiring a Tramper - the allterrain electric vehicle

Designed for people with differing abilities to access the countryside, the Tramper can handle stones, mud, wet grass and rough ground, offering you exploration without boundaries. You can hire one free of charge for use on certain guided walks and Tramper trekshighlighted in this brochure! Trampers must be booked seven days in advance in order to secure. Email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book. Some sites also offer Tramper hire for self guided treks around the nearby area! Contact the sites directly for information or to make a booking:

Photograph by Mike Coleran

Events and activities

Photograph by Mike Coleran

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

January

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 1, 15 & 29

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

New Year Visit to the Coast

Sunday 1

11am – 3pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Visit Rossall Point Tower and celebrate the New Year with a warming cup of mulled wine (non-alcoholic). No need to book.

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 9, 16, 23 & 30

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 4

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood Graded access for All, 2 miles. No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 5, 12, 19 & 26

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Equipment provided. No need to book.

Knott

End Short Walk

Saturday 7

2pm – 3pm · Free

Knott End Café

Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 9

9:30am - 10:30am · Free

Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 10

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 10

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 11, 18 & 25

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood. No need to book.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 12, 19 & 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 12

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

St Michaels Short Walk

Friday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free St. Michaels Village Hall Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 14

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area

Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351.

Conservation Day - Woodland Work

Tuesday 17

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 17

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Wyre Big Estuary Clean

Wednesday 18

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Hambleton area Equipment provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Conservation Day - Tree Planting

Thursday 19

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 19

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Garstang Legstretcher

Friday 20

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Conservation DayCountryside Management Friday 20

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

GPS Wildlife Recording Ecology Day

Saturday 21

10am – 3pm · Cost varies Thornton area

Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Thornton and Knott End!

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk Pre-registration is required. Find out more at www.thebay.org.uk or

Events and activities

2023

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 21

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre

Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Winter Roost Bird Watch Walk

Sunday 22

9am – 10am · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation DayWoodland Work

Sunday 22

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Thornton area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 24

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 25

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 26

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stargazing with Robert Ince Friday 27

7:30pm – 9:30pm · £20 adults, £15 children

Rossall Point Tower

Graded easy walk, half a mile. Contact stargazing.events.uk@gmail.com to book. www.stargazingevents.com

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 28

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road Equipment provided. No need to book.

February

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 1, 8, 15 & 22

9:30am – 12 noon · Free The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 1

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 2, 9, 16 & 23

10:30am – 12noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 2

2pm – 3pm · Free

Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

World Wetlands Day Online Talk

Thursday 2

7pm – 8pm · Free

Celebrating World Wetlands Day. Visit www.wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Bleasdale Skyline Walk

Sunday 5

9am – 3:30pm · £5

Bleasdale area

Graded very hard, 12 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 6, 13, 20 & 27

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 9

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 11

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351.

Knott End Short Walk

Saturday 11

2pm – 3pm · Free Knott End Café

Graded moderate, 2 mile. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Cleveleys Beach Care Sunday 12 & 26 10:30am – 11:30am · Free Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Beach Community Beach Clean

Monday 13

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 14

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

2023

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 14

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Bird Box Building and Short Walk

Wednesday 15

10am – 2pm · £3.50 per bird box

Thornton area

Graded easy, 1 mile. Pay on the day. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Wyre Big Beach Clean

Wednesday 15

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Cleveleys area Equipment provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Winter Trees

Thursday 16

11am – 12:30pm · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 16

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Claylands Legstretcher

Friday 17

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Claylands Reception Car Park, off A6, Cabus (north of Scorton turning)

Graded moderate, 4.25 miles. No need to book.

Xplorer Orienteering

Friday 17

11am – 2pm · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Register at the Riverside Room to take part. For ages 5 to 14 years. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 18

11am – 12pm · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Winter Coastal Foraging Workshop

Saturday 18

1pm – 3:30pm · Free

Fleetwood area

Learn how to safely and sustainably forage for wild food. To book email hollys@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk or call 07918 043435.

Stargazing with Robert Ince

Friday 18

7:30pm – 9:30pm · £20 adults, £15 children

Pilling area Graded easy walk, half a mile. Contact stargazing.events.uk@gmail.com to book. www.stargazingevents.com

Winter Roost Bird Watch Walk

Sunday 19

8:30am – 9:30am · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 21

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Conservation Day - Woodland Work

Tuesday 21

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Pilling area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book your place.

Strandline Survey

Tuesday 21

3pm – 4:30pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Graded easy, half a mile. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/events

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 22

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Tree Planting

Thursday 23

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Storytime on the Beach

Thursday 23

11am – 12:30pm · Free Fleetwood area Wheelchair and pushchair accessible Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/events

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 23

1pm to 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 23

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 24

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Identifying Wildlife through Microscopy and Photography Ecology Day

Saturday 25

10am – 3pm · Price varies

Thornton area

Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 25

10:30am – 12pm · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road All equipment provided. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Woodland Work and Willow Tunnel Sunday 26

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Pictured: Garstang Millennium Green

Events and activities

2023

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Thursday 2

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Churchtown Short Walk

Saturday 4

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Helens Church car park

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 6, 13, 20 & 27

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Nordic Walking Taster Day

Thursday 9

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free

Thornton area Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Contact Nordic Wyre to book by calling 07587 185680 or emailing nordicwyre@gmail.com

Stalmine Short Walk

Thursday 9

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Scorton Short Walk

Friday 10

2pm – 3pm · Free Scorton Village Centre

A more advanced short walk. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 11

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area

Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 12 & 26

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Winter Coastal Bird Walk

Sunday 12

12 noon – 1pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Pictured: Large white butterfly

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 13

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 14

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Wyre Big Estuary Clean

Wednesday 15

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Hambleton area Equipment provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 16

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 17, 24 & 31

10am - 1pm · £3.50 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Bilsborrow Legstretcher

Friday 17

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Guys Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

All about Birds Ecology Day

Saturday 18

10am - 3pm · Price varies

Thornton area

Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 18

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Amphibian Survey and Short Walk

Saturday 18

5pm - 8pm · Free Thornton area Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Visit www.wyre. gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Tree Planting

Tuesday 21 10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 21

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Great British Spring CleanGarstang

Wednesday 22

10am · Free Garstang High Street Car Park No need to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Introduction to Garstang Walking Festival and a guide to the Forest of Bowland Talk

Wednesday 22

6pm – 7pm · Free Online

Discover what walks and activities are on offer during Garstang Walking Festival. Access by Zoom link. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Tree Planting

Thursday 23

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Sea Watch

Thursday 23

12 noon – 1:15pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Binoculars useful. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/ events

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 23

1pm to 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 23

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 24

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 25

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road All equipment provided. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Tree Planting

Sunday 26

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Great British Spring CleanCatterall

Tuesday 28

10am · Free Catterall Village Hall Car Park No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 28

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up Wednesday 29

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood) Equipment provided. No need to book.

Hambleton Short Walk

Friday 31

2pm – 3pm · Free The Shovels Inn, Hambleton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Great British Spring Clean Week

Churchtown Short Walk

Saturday 1

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Helens Church car park

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 3

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 3, 17 & 24

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 5, 12, 19 & 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 5

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 6, 13, 20 & 27

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 6, 13, 20 & 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 6

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Great Easter Egg Case Hunt

Friday 7

4pm – 5:30pm · Free

Fleetwood area Booking essential. Book online at www. thebay.org.uk/events

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch

Group

Saturday 8

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 9 & 23

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Easter Eggstravaganza

Monday 10

2pm - 3pm · £1

Hawthorne Park, Thornton Easter themed fun and games for the whole family with small prizes. For information contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516. No need to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and activities

2023

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 11

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Seasonal Children's Arts Session at Stanah

Tuesday 11

9.45am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Times indicate drop off and pick up. For ages 7-11 years. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Great British Spring CleanHambleton

Tuesday 11

10:30am · Free

The Shovels Inn Car Park, Hambleton No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk

Thursday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

River Monitoring Day - Riverflies and Electrofishing Thursday 13

Scorton area · Free

Hosted by Wyre Rivers Trust. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 14, 21 & 28

10am – 11am · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 14, 21 & 28

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 11

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Wyre Big Beach Clean

Wednesday 12

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Cleveleys area

All equipment provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Important Figures in Fleetwood's Early History Heritage Walk

Wednesday 12

1:30pm – 3pm · Free

Fleetwood area

Graded easy, 1-2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

10am - 1pm · £3.50

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Birdwatching for Kids

Friday 14

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded easy, 1 mile. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Walk This Way - Garstang Walking Festival Information Event

Saturday 15

11am - 4pm · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Celebrating Garstang Walking Festival 2023! Try some taster walks and find out more about our Great Outdoors events. For more information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 15

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre

Graded easy walk, 2 miles. No need to book.

Early Morning Birds and Flowers Walk

Sunday 16

8am – 9am · Free Brock Valley car park

Graded easy walk, 1 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Stone Walling

Tuesday 18

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Conservation Day - Tree Planting

Thursday 20

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Storytime on the Beach

Thursday 20

11am – 12:30pm · Free Fleetwood area Wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Booking essential, book online at www. thebay.org.uk/events

Sea Watch

Thursday 20

12 noon – 1:15pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Binoculars useful. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/ events

Artist and Scientist in residence at The Mount

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 20

1pm to 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 20

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Preesall Legstretcher

Friday 21

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Preesall Playing Fields, Sandy Lane, Preesall Graded moderate, 4.25 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management Friday 21

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Small Mammals Ecology Day

Saturday 22

10am - 3pm · Price varies Thornton area Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Search for Art & Science in Residence at the Mount on Facebook and follow the page to stay up to date.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

A programme of activities all about nature, the weather, and the heritage of The Mount!

Events and activities

2023

Guide to birds of Wyre Estuary Country Park

Saturday 22

12 noon – 1pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Sand Dunes

Sunday 23

10am – 3pm · Free Fleetwood area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Whimbrel Bird Watch and Walk

Monday 24

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

7pm to 9pm · Free Barnacre

Graded easy, 1 mile. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 25

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 26

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - Catterall

Wednesday 26

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Catterall Village Hall

Graded moderate, 3 miles. No need to book.

Wildlife Friendly Gardening Techniques Workshop

Thursday 27

10am – 12:30pm · Free Thornton area Graded easy, wheelchair accessible. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 27

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy walk, 2 miles. No need to book.

Hambleton Short Walk

Friday 28

2pm – 3pm · Free The Shovels Inn, Hambleton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Grizedale Valley Tramper Trek

Saturday 29

10:30am – 2pm · £4

Scorton Area

Graded moderate, 4 miles. Dogs welcome. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care Saturday 29

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road Equipment provided. No need to book.

Wyre Springtime Woodland Walk

Sunday 30

8:30am – 3pm · £5

Garstang area

Graded hard, 11.5 miles. Visit www.wyre. gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Build a Bird Craft Session

Sunday 30

10am – 2pm · Donation

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Allow 45 minutes to enjoy the crafts. No need to book just drop in.

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 15 & 22

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 4, 11, 18 & 25

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 4, 11, 18 & 25

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 4

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 5, 12, 19 & 26

10am – 11am · Free

Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 5, 12, 19 & 26

10am - 1pm · £3.50

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Garstang Short Walk

Friday 5

2pm - 3pm · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 7 & 21

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Ten days of walks for everyone to explore Garstang and its beautiful countryside

Wyre's leading walking festival is back for another year!

Celebrate the local landscape and wildlife during ten days of walks and activities in and around Garstang, Forest of Bowland and Wyre. As always, we've got an amazing programme of walks planned...

Look out for our Garstang Walking Festival brochure in January 2023!

Collect your copy from any Wyre Council building, your local library or visit our website. Bookings will be taken from February.

From all the usual favourites such as walks through Grizdale valley and treks up to Nicky Nook, to strolls along Wyre’s wonderful water ways like the Lancaster canal, rivers and coast, Garstang Walking Festival 2023 returns to celebrate the beauty of our local natural places. Join us as we wander from moorland to woodland, learning about local history, wildlife and much more!

Across the festival there are walks for all ages and abilities, from family friendly strolls in the countryside, to easy short walks along flat terrain and treks suitable for Trampers, to the ever popular Wyre Way 3 Day long distance walk. Please come and join us and discover the hidden gems of Wyre’s varied, wonderful and diverse landscape.

For full details and to book visit www.wyre.gov.uk/garstangwalkingfestival

If you require assistance, you can also email us at greatoutdoors@ wyre.gov.uk or call 01253 887502 and leave a message. We'll get back to you as soon as possible!

Photograph by Mike Coleran

Garstang Walking Festival

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 8

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 9

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 9

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Fleetwood's Oldest Buildings

Heritage Walk

Wednesday 10

1:30pm – 3pm · Free Fleetwood area Graded easy, 2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Pilling Short Walk

Wednesday 10

2pm – 3pm · Free

Pilling Village Hall, Taylors Lane, Pilling Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk

Thursday 11

2pm – 3pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch

Group

Saturday 13

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area

Parental consent forms required For more information and to book please call 07989 579351

Lapwings and Hares Tramper Trek

Saturday 13 10am – 12:30pm · £4 Claughton area

Graded hard walk, 6 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Barnacre

Short Walk

Saturday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free Barnacre Church

A more advanced short walk. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - St

Michaels

Monday 15

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Grapes Hotel, St Michaels Graded moderate, 3 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 16 11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Sea Watch

Thursday 18

11am – 12:15pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Binoculars useful. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/ events

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and activities

2023

Seasonal Gardening

Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 18

1pm - 3pm · Free

The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 18

2pm – 3pm · Free

Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Grizedale Bridge Legstretcher

Friday 19

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Grizedale Bridge Layby, Harris End Fell Road, Scorton

Graded moderate, 4-5 miles. No need to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Amphibians and Reptiles Ecology Day

Saturday 20

10am – 3pm · Price varies

Thornton area

Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 20

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cleveleys Community Centre

Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Moths Survey on the Wyre Estuary

Saturday 20

9pm – 12 midnight · Free

Thornton area

Join local moth enthusiast Dave McGrath and the Wyre Rangers as we look for moths. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Bleasdale Tower Gardens Open Weekend

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 12 noon – 4:30pm · £5 adults, £1 children

Bleasdale Tower Gardens Open weekend with stalls plus a heritage guided walk each day (additional £2 cost). No need to book.

Spring Bird Walk

Sunday 21

11am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Grade easy. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Pathway

Creation

Tuesday 23

10:30am – 2pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

Contact greaoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Wyre Big Estuary Clean

Wednesday 24

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Staynall area

All equipment provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Poulton Railway Heritage Walk

Wednesday 24 2pm – 3:30pm · Free Poulton area

Graded easy, 2 miles. This walk traces the route of Poulton’s railway system from 1840 to the present day, visiting the locations of its 3 railway stations. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day

Thursday 25

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Nordic Walking Taster Day

Thursday 25

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free Thornton area

Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Contact Nordic Wyre to book by calling 07587 185680 or emailing nordicwyre@gmail.com

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 25

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 26

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road Equipment provided. No need to book.

National Coastwatch Institute Open Day

Saturday 27

11am – 4pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Build a Bird Craft Session

Sunday 28

10am – 2pm · Donation

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Allow 45 minutes to enjoy the crafts. No need to book just drop in.

Skippool Short Walk

Sunday 28

2pm – 3pm · Free Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Xplorer Orienteering

Monday 29

11am – 2pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Register at the Riverside Room to take part. For ages 5 to 14 years. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Seasonal Children's Arts Session at Stanah

Tuesday 30

9.45am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Times indicate drop off and pick up. For ages 7-11 years. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Calder Vale Short Walk

Tuesday 30

2pm – 3pm · Free Calder Vale Social Club, Calder Vale Graded moderate, 2-3 miles. No need to book.

Storytime on the Estuary

Tuesday 30 2pm – 3:30pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/events

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 31

Conservation Day -

Pathway Creation

Sunday 28

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and activities

2023

Bug box building and walk

Wednesday 31

10am - 2pm · £3.50 per bug box

Thornton area

Graded easy, 1 mile. Pay on the day. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - Barton

Wednesday 31

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Brooks Gelato, Boggart House Farm, Barton

Graded moderate, 3 miles. No need to book.

Larkholme Wildflower Walk

Wednesday 31

2pm – 4pm · Free

Rossall Hospital car park, Fleetwood

Graded easy, 2 miles. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

June

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 1

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

A more advanced short walk. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Weekly Nature and Wellbeing Sessions in Wyre

Pre-registration is required. Find out more at www.thebay.org.uk or contact Mike McDonnell by calling 07927 551380 or emailing mmcdonnell@lancswt.org.uk

30 Days Wild 1-30 June www.thebay.org.uk/events Booking will be required.

Take part in the UK's biggest nature challenge and join in with events and initiatives hosted by The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery. Look out for details nearer to the time.

Marine Life Sand Sculptures

Thursday 1

2pm – 3:30pm · Free

Cleveleys Beach, Mary’s Shell

Bring your bucket and spade. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay. org.uk/events

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

10am – 11am · Free

Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

10am - 1pm · £3.50

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

NORDIC WALKING WYRE

Forton and

Friday 2

Lancaster

Canal Ramble and Tramper Trek

10:30am – 2:30pm · £4

Forton area

Graded moderate, 6 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 5, 12, 19 & 26

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

World Environment Day Family Fun Day and Beach Art

Monday 5

3pm – 6pm · Free Knott End Beach

Hosted by Wyre Rivers Trust. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 7, 14, 21 & 28

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 7

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Would you like to be part of our friendly, social walking group and help improve your health and fitness? Then you should join us at Nordic Walking Wyre!

Our group hosts regular local weekly walks in Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Thornton and longer walks on Sundays further afield.

• Burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking

• Uses 90% of your body's muscles

• Uses poles to add benefit to walking

• Improves your posture and increases energy levels

• Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Contact Ann for more information: 07587 185680 nordicwyre@gmail.com

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and activities

2023

Stalmine Short Walk

Thursday 8

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

World Oceans Day

Thursday 8

Time to be confirmed · Free

Fleetwood Museum

Learn about the Wyre Estuary marine conservation zone at this talk. Visit www.wyreriverstrust.org for details.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 10

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area

Parental consent forms required

For more information and to book please call 07989 579351.

All about plants Ecology Day

Saturday 10

10am – 3pm · Cost varies

Thornton Area

Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 11 & 25

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys)

Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Beach Community Beach Clean

Monday 12

9:30am - 10:30am · Free

Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - Catterall

Monday 12

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Catterall Village Hall

Graded moderate, 3 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Hutment Barracks and Cemetery Heritage Walk

Wednesday 12

1:30pm – 3pm · Free

Fleetwood area

Graded easy, 2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 13

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Wyre Big Beach Clean

Wednesday 14

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Knott End area All equipment provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Sea Watch

Thursday 15

1pm – 2:15pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Binoculars useful. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/ events

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 15

1pm to 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 15

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Country Park Legstretcher

Friday 16

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Mount Pavilion Open Day

Saturday 17

10am – 4pm · Free The Pavilion, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 17

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation

Day - Invasive Balsam Control

Tuesday 20

10:30am – 2pm · Free Brock area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 20

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Pictured: The surrounding views of the walk up to Nicky Nook, Forest of Bowland

Events and activities

2023

Fleetwood Cemetery Heritage Walk

Thursday 22

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Fleetwood Cemetery, Beach Road

Graded easy. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Riverside Management

Thursday 22

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 22

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 23

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 24

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

Build a Bird Craft Session

Sunday 25

10am – 2pm · Donation

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Allow 45 minutes to enjoy the crafts. No need to book just drop in.

Conservation Day -

Species Control

Sunday 25

Invasive

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Churchtown area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 27

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 28

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Balsam Bashing

Wednesday 28

Time to be confirmed · Free Barton area

Help the Wyre Rivers Trust to remove invasive balsam species. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Hambleton Short Walk

Friday 30

2pm – 3pm · Free The Shovels Inn, Hambleton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Pictured: A heron at Wyre Estuary Country Park

JulyGarstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 4

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 5, 12, 19 & 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 5

11am – 12 noon · Free The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Balsam Bashing

Wednesday 5

Time to be confirmed · Free Barton area

Help the Wyre Rivers Trust to remove invasive balsam species. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Nordic Walking Taster Day

Thursday 6

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free Thornton area

Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Contact Nordic Wyre to book by calling 07587 185680 or emailing nordicwyre@gmail.com

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 6

2pm – 3pm · Free Great Eccleston Village Centre Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 7, 14, 21 & 28

10am – 11am · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 7, 14, 21 & 28

10am - 1pm · £3.50 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 8

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation Thornton area

Parental consent forms required For more information and to book please call 07989 579351

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and

activities

2023

The Friends of Memorial Park Fun Day

Saturday 8

11am – 3pm · Free

Memorial Park, Fleetwood Fun activities for the whole family. No need to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 9 & 23

10:30am – 11:30am · Free Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Music on the Park

Sunday 9

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

2:30pm - 4:15pm · Free Hawthorne Park, Thornton Bring a picnic and the family! If you require more information please contact Jenie Phillips 01253 823516. No need to book.

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 10

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 11

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked in advance.

Wyre Big Estuary Clean

Wednesday 12

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Stalmine area Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - Barton

Wednesday 12

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Brooks Gelato, Boggart House Farm, Barton

Graded moderate, 3 miles. No need to book.

1950's Seaside Holidays in Fleetwood Heritage Walk

Wednesday 12

1:30pm – 3pm · Free

Fleetwood area

Graded easy, 2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Seasonal Gardening

Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 13

1pm - 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book. Stalmine Short Walk

Thursday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 15

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cleveleys Community Centre

Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Abbeystead - Two Rivers Wander

Sunday 16

9:30am – 3:30pm · £5

Abbeystead area

Pack a flask and a sandwich for this long trail. Dogs on leads welcome. Graded moderate, 8 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Meadow Management and Scything

Tuesday 18

10:30am – 2pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Conservation Day - Riverside Management

Thursday 20

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Sea Watch

Thursday 20

1pm – 2:15pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Binoculars useful. Booking essential, book at www.thebay.org.uk/events

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 20

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Cabus - A Historical Legstretcher

Friday 21

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Cabus car park A6 (lay-by) Graded easy, 4.5 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 21

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Tackling climate change

All about Bats and Moths Ecology

Evening

Saturday 22

8:30pm – 11pm · Price varies

Thornton Area

Hosted by the Royal Society of Biology. £5 RSB members, £10 non members, children free accompanied by an adult. Includes use of equipment, refreshments and buffet lunch. To book email elisabethallouis@hotmail.co.uk

Conservation

Day - Meadow Management and Scything

Sunday 23

10:30am – 2pm · Free

Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Skippool Short Walk

Sunday 23

2pm – 3pm · Free Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 25

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 26

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Find out about our plans to tackle climate change and how you can get involved at www.wyre.gov.uk/climatechange

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and activities

2023

Love Parks Week

29 July - 6 Aug

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Visit the local parks you love! From playgrounds and playing fields to rose gardens and quiet places of contemplation, Wyre is full of amazing parks and open spaces for everyone to enjoy. www.wyre.gov.uk/parks

Larkholme Wildflower Walk

Wednesday 26

2pm – 4pm · Free Rossall Hospital car park, Fleetwood Graded easy, 2 miles. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Bugs and Beasties at Hawthorne Park

Thursday 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Hawthorne Park, Thornton Graded easy. Parents/guardians free and must remain with children. No need to book.

Storytime on the Beach

Thursday 27

11am – 12:30pm · Free Fleetwood area

Wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Booking essential, book online at www. thebay.org.uk/events

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 27

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Pictured: Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton

Xplorer Orienteering

Friday 28

11am – 2pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Register at the Riverside Room to take part. For ages 5 to 14 years. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 29

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

Bleasdale Circuit Ramble and Tramper Trek

Saturday 29

10:30am – 1.30pm · £4

Bleasdale area

Graded moderate, 6 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Build a Bird Craft Session

Sunday 30

10am – 2pm · Donation

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Allow 45 minutes to enjoy the crafts. No need to book just drop in.

Great Shark, Skate and Ray Eggcase Hunt

Tuesday 1

3:30pm – 5pm · Free

Fleetwood area

Booking essential, book online at www. thebay.org.uk/events

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 2

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 3

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 4, 11, 18 & 25

10am – 11am · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 4, 11, 18 & 25

10am - 1pm · £3.50 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - Scorton

Friday 4

10:30am – 1:30pm · Free The Barn, Scorton Graded hard, 4 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care Sunday 6 & 20

10:30am – 11:30am · Free Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Beach Community Beach Clean Monday 7

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

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Our programme of events simply would not be possible without our amazing team of coast and countryside volunteers! Could you volunteer your passion and join the team?

If you have a passion for nature and ecology, like to meet new people or just love the great outdoors, we'd love to hear from you! To find out more visit www.wyre.gov.uk/volunteering or call our Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer on 01253 887504.

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 7, 14 & 21

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cherestanc Square, Garstang

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 8

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Larkholme Summer Wildlife Walk

Tuesday 8

1pm – 2:30pm · Free

Rossall Hospital Car Park, Westway

Graded easy, 0.5 miles. Pushchair accessible. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/events

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 8

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton

Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Fleetwood's Early Port and Railway History Heritage Walk

Wednesday 9

1:30pm – 3pm · Free

Fleetwood area

Graded easy, 2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 10

1pm to 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book. Stalmine Short Walk Thursday 10 2pm – 3pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Xplorer Orienteering

Saturday 12

12 noon – 3pm · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Register at the Riverside Room to take part. For ages 5 to 14 years. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Citizen Science Seaweed Search

Saturday 12

1pm – 2.30pm · Free RNLI station, Fleetwood Book at www.thebay.org.uk/events

Moths Survey on Garstang Millennium Green

Saturday 12

9pm – 12 midnight · Free Garstang area

Join local enthusiast Dave McGrath and the Wyre Rangers as we look for moths. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 15

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Wyre Rivers Trust Amble - Catterall

Wednesday 16

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Catterall Village Hall Graded moderate, 3 miles. No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 17

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Legstretcher

Friday 18

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Knott End car park

Graded moderate, 5 miles. Dogs welcome. No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 19

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Bats and Moths Wildlife Evening Saturday 19

8:30pm - 10:30pm · £2 Hawthorne Park, Thornton Warm clothing/torch necessary. Booking essential. Contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516 to book.

Seasonal Children's Arts Session at Stanah

Tuesday 22

9.45am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Times indicate drop off and pick up. For ages 7-11 years. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Meadow Management and Scything

Tuesday 22

10:30am – 2pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Geology of Pebbles on the Beach Wednesday 23

10:30am – 11:30am · Free Fleetwood area

Graded easy, 1 mile. Visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Wyre Big Beach Clean Wednesday 23

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Pilling area

Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Stay safe on your visit, and help us to protect our coast and countryside Check page 7 to read the countryside and seaside codes.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and activities

2023

Conservation Day - Riverside Management

Thursday 24

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper Trek

Thursday 24

11am – 2pm · £4

Dunsop Bridge area Graded moderate, 6 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 24

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 25

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 26

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

International Bat Night Walk

Saturday 26

7:30pm – 9:30pm · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Families welcome. Graded moderate, 1-2 miles. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Meadow Management and Scything

Sunday 27

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Xplorer Orienteering

Monday 28

12 noon – 3pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Register at the Riverside Room to take part. For ages 5 to 14 years. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Pilling Short Walk

Tuesday 29

11am - 12 noon · Free Pilling Village Hall, Taylors Lane, Pilling Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 30

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Sea Watch

Thursday 31

12 noon – 1:15pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Binoculars useful. Booking essential, book online at www.thebay.org.uk/ events

Scorton Short Walk

Thursday 31

2pm – 3pm · Free Scorton Village Centre A more advanced short walk. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Don't forget - you can hire a Tramper for use on many of our walks! Check page 8 for information and booking details.

September

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

10am – 11am · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

10am - 1pm · £3.50 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Sullom Evening Walk

Thursday 1

4:30pm – 7:30pm · £4

Calder Vale area

Graded moderate, 4.25 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Churchtown Short Walk

Saturday 2

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Helens Church car park

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Moths Survey on Fleetwood Dunes

Saturday 2

8:30pm – 11pm · Free Fleetwood area Join local enthusiast Dave McGrath and the Wyre Rangers as we look for moths. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 3 & 17

10:30am – 11:30am · Free Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Beach Community Beach Clean

Monday 4

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 4, 11. 18 & 25

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Pictured: Sunset over Parlick

Events and activities

2023

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 5

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 & 27

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 6

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park

Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Garstang Bat Walk

Friday 8

7pm – 9pm · Free

Garstang Area

Graded moderate, 1-2 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 9

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area

Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351.

Bat Walk

Tuesday 12

Time to be confirmed · Free

Scorton area

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 7, 14, 21 & 28

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 7, 14, 21 & 28

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 7

1pm to 3pm · Free

The Mount, Fleetwood

Improve your skills! No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 7

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Take a walk with Wyre Rivers Trust, using specialist equipment to listen for bats. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Scorton Legstretcher

Friday 15

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Scorton Picnic Site Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 16

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Autumn Bird Migration Sunday 17

11:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Rossall Beach MCS Beach Clean

Sunday 17

1:30pm – 2:30pm · Free

Rossall Beach, Cleveleys Check the website for more details www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch

Heritage Open Days

september 2023

Explore the heritage on your doorstep

Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 September

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences –and it’s all free! For information and full listings of Heritage Open Days in Wyre and across the UK, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Open Days

No need to book.

Marine Hall Fleetwood

Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17

10am - 3pm

Marsh Mill Thornton

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17

11am - 3pm (last tour 2.15pm)

Mount Pavilion Fleetwood

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17

10am - 4pm

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17

10am - 4pm

Heritage Walks

Booking essential, to book visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

What the Papers said in Bleasdale

Saturday 9, 10:30am – 1pm

Bleasdale area | FREE Graded easy, 3 miles.

A History of Memorial Park

Tuesday 12, 10:30am – 11:30am

Fleetwood area | FREE Graded easy, 2.5 miles.

Poulton Railway Heritage Walk

Tuesday 12, 2pm – 3:30pm

Poulton area | FREE Graded easy, 2 miles.

Poulton

Town Centre History Walk

Wednesday 13, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Poulton area | FREE Graded easy.

Fleetwood Cemetery History Walk

Thursday 14, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Fleetwood Cemetery, Beach Road | FREE Graded easy.

Heritage of the Wyre Estuary

Thursday 14, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah | FREE Graded easy, 3 miles.

Heritage and Wildlife of the Wyre Estuary along the Wyre Way

Friday 15, 1:30 to 3:30pm

Knott End Car Park, Quailholme Road |

FREE Graded moderate, 4 miles.

500 years of Garstang

Saturday 16, 10:30am – 2pm

Garstang area | FREE Graded moderate, 5 miles.

Events and activities

2023

Conservation Day - Woodland Work

Tuesday 19

10:30am – 2pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 19

11am - 12 noon · Free

Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Wyre Big Estuary Clean

Wednesday 20

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Hambleton area

Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 21

2pm – 3pm · Free

Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Seed Collecting Amble

Friday 22

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

The Barn, Scorton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 22

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Conservation Day - Riverside Management

Thursday 21

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Nordic Walking Taster Day

Thursday 21

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free Thornton area

Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Contact Nordic Wyre to book by calling 07587 185680 or emailing nordicwyre@gmail.com

Knott End and Beyond Ramble and Tramper Trek

Saturday 23

10am – 2pm · £4

Graded moderate, 6 miles. Visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 23

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

Conservation Day -Woodland Work

Sunday 24

10:30am – 2pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Marine Conservation Society Great British Beach Clean

Skippool Short Walk

Sunday 24

2pm – 3pm · Free Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles in distance. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 26

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 27

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Seed Collecting Amble

Wednesday 27

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free The Barn, Scorton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 28

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles.No need to book.

Hambleton Short Walk Friday 29

2pm – 3pm · Free The Shovels Inn, Hambleton Graded easy, 2 miles.No need to book.

October

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 1 & 22

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 2

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 3

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 4, 11, 18 & 25

9:30am – 12 noon · Free The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Pictured: Cleveleys promenade

Adaptive Cycling

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 4

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 5, 12, 19 & 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 5, 12, 19 & 26

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 5

1pm - 3pm · Free

The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk

Thursday 5

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Social Ride

Friday 6, 13, 20 & 27

10am – 11am · Free

Marine Hall, Fleetwood Bicycles and helmets available, or bring your own. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling

Friday 6, 13, 20 & 27

10am - 1pm · £3.50

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles who would like a social cycle, or those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 10

11am - 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Stalmine Short Walk

Thursday 12

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Scorton Short Walk

Friday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free

Scorton Village Centre Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 14

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation Thornton area Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent

Pictured: Wyre Wheels

forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351

Autumn Colours Valleys Walk

Sunday 15

9am – 5pm · £5 Claughton area

Graded hard, 10 miles. Visit www.wyre. gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Conservation Day - Woodland Work

Tuesday 17

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Wyre Big Beach Clean

Wednesday 18

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Fleetwood area

Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Conservation Day - Riverside Management

Thursday 19

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 19

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Pilling Legstretcher Walk

Friday 20

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Pilling Village Hall, Taylors Lane, Pilling Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 20

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free

Location to be confirmed

Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 21

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 21

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day - Woodland Management

Sunday 22

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Seasonal Children's Arts Session at Stanah

Tuesday 24

9.45am – 12 noon · Free Thornton area Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Times indicate drop off and pick up. For ages 7-11 years. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Tuesday 24

11am - 12 noon · Free Knott End Café Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events and activities

2023

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 25

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Bat box building and walk

Wednesday 25

10am - 2pm · £3.50 per bat box

Thornton area Graded easy, 1 mile. Pay on the day. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 26

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Pumpkin Carve

Saturday 28

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

11am – 1pm · Free Memorial Park, Fleetwood Carve a pumpkin with the Friends of Memorial Park. Enjoy face painting, lucky dip, games, glitter tattoos and refreshments at extra cost. No need to book.

Autumn Migration Bird Watch

Sunday 29

9am – 10am · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Graded easy, 1 mile in distance. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible. No need to book.

Autumn Nature and Colours Wyre

Estuary Walk

Sunday 29

1pm – 2pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah No need to book.

Artist and Scientist in residence at The Mount

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

9:30am – 12 noon · Free The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 1 11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

St Michaels Short Walk

Friday 3

2pm – 3pm · Free

St. Michaels Village Hall Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care Sunday 5 & 19

10:30am – 11:30am · Free

Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys)

Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

Search for Art & Science in Residence at the Mount on Facebook and follow the page to stay up to date.

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 6

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 6, 13, 20 & 27

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 7

10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Seasonal Gardening Demonstration at The Mount

Thursday 9

1pm to 3pm · Free The Mount, Fleetwood Improve your skills! No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 9

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk

Friday 10

2pm – 3pm · Free Knott End Café

Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 11 10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation Thornton area

Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351

Winter Roost Bird Watch

Sunday 12 9am – 10am · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Graded easy, 1 mile. Binoculars useful. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Tuesday 14

11am - 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton Graded access for all/easy, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 16

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Skippool Legstretcher Walk

Friday 17

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Skippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, Thornton

Graded moderate, 5 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 18

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Events

and activities

2023

Conservation Day - Hedgelaying

Tuesday 21

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book your place.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 21

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Wyre Big Estuary Clean

Wednesday 22

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Hambleton area

Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Conservation Day - Countryside Management

Friday 24

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 25

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

Conservation Day - Hedgelaying

Sunday 26

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

All tools provided. Contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk to book.

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Conservation Day - Riverside Management

Thursday 23

10:30am – 2:30pm · Free Location to be confirmed

All tools provided. Visit www. wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Nordic Walking Taster Day

Thursday 23

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free Thornton area

Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Contact Nordic Wyre to book by calling 07587 185680 or emailing nordicwyre@gmail.com

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 23

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Tree Planting Week

Tuesday 28

10am - 2pm · Free

A day of conservation volunteering to mark the start of tree planting season. Visit www.wyreriverstrust.org to book.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 29

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Pictured: Pupils from St Johns Primary School planting trees

December

St Michaels Short Walk

Friday 1

2pm – 3pm · Free St. Michaels Village Hall Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Wreath Workshop

Saturday 2

Sessions at 10am – 12 noon or 1pm –3pm · £20 per person

Fleetwood area Tea, coffee and mince pies included. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 2

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care

Sunday 3 & 17

10:30am – 11:30am · Free Start from Sea Swallow statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.facebook.com/ cleveleysbeachcleaners

National Tree Week

November 26 - December 4

The winter planting season is upon us so it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and get planting. Trees and hedgerows are some of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against climate change.

World Soil Day 5 December

www.fao.org/world-soil-day

Rossall Beach Community Beach

Clean

Monday 4

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Weekly Short Walk

Monday 4, 11 & 18

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Knott End Beach Clean

Tuesday 5

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station) Equipment provided. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 6, 13, & 20 9:30am – 12 noon · Free

The Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood No need to book.

The good news is that we can all make a difference by planting a tree! Whether you plant a tree in a pot on your doorstep or join in an event at a local park, every tree will help us grow a greener future together.

Look out for tree planting events in Wyre!

Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to find out more and book. Events will be announced later in 2023.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

For further information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Memorial Park Short Walk

Wednesday 6

11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park

Fleetwood

Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

The Mount Gardening Club

Thursday 7, 14 & 21

9:30am – 12 noon · Free The Lodge, The Mount, Fleetwood No need to book.

Rossall Point Beach Clean

Thursday 7, 14, 21, & 28

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 7

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Saturday 9

10am – 12/12:30pm · £1 donation

Thornton area

Suitable for ages 8-14, parental consent forms required. For more information and to book please call 07989 579351

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 14

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stalmine Legstretcher Walk

Friday 15

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields, Hallgate Lane, Stalmine

Graded moderate, 5 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Short Walk

Saturday 16

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk

Tuesday 19

11am - 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Harbour Village Clean Up

Wednesday 20

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue, Harbour Village, Fleetwood Equipment provided. No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk

Thursday 21

2pm – 3pm · Free Rear car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk

Thursday 28

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care

Saturday 30

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Marine Beach Café near Central car park, off Promenade Road No need to book.

New

Year Visit to the Coast Monday 1 11am – 3pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Visit Rossall Point Tower and celebrate the New Year with a warming cup of mulled wine (nonalcoholic). No need to book.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

Pictured: A juvenile Sanderling at Rossall Point beach. Photograph by Paul Ellis.

Useful contacts

Many organisations work together across Wyre to help take care of our great outdoors and support access to nature. If you have questions or would like to find more information about particular events and activities, you can get in touch with the relevant team or organisation as listed below.

Wyre Council

For information about this programme, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Parks parks@wyre.gov.uk

Coast and Countryside countrysideservice@wyre.gov.uk

Climate change climatechange@wyre.gov.uk

Health and wellbeing healthandwellbeing@wyre.gov.uk

Our Partners

Forest of Bowland AONB www.forestofbowland.com

Morecambe Bay Partnership www.morecambebay.org.uk

Wyre Rivers Trust www.wyreriverstrust.org

Lancashire Wildlife Trust www.lancswt.org.uk

The Bay: A blueprint for recovery www.thebay.org.uk

Fleetwood Museum www.fleetwoodmuseum.co.uk

www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Pictured: Wild geese flying over Winmarleigh Moss

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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 check online at www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors for the most up to date information.

Photograph by Mike Coleran