Wyre's Great Outdoors 2025 by Wyre Council

Cover photography by Paul Ellis

Enjoy Wyre’s coast, countryside, parks and green spaces by taking part in guided walks, wheels for all cycling, family activities, conservation days, beach cleans and a variety of exciting outdoor activities. 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-leFylde, FY6 7PU

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

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who make these events and activities possible

Our Great Outdoors programme simply would not be possible without our amazing team of volunteers!

Not only do volunteers give up their time to help out at Wyre Council events and on countryside ranger patrols, they also organise and run their own groups and events, from guided walks and beach cleans to conservation work party days and arts and crafts activities. Thank you to each and every person who has volunteered their time, skills, passion, dedication and knowledge.

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Could you volunteer your passion and join the team?

If you have a passion for nature, ecology and heritage, 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 and Community Engagement Officer on 01253 887504. You can also ask our friendly volunteers at Wyre Estuary Country Park or Rossall Point Tower and theyll be happy to provide more information.

Booking information

Many of the activities are free, while others have a small charge. This information is provided in the listing. No refunds will be offered if you are unable to attend an event you have booked.

The listings will also show if the event or activity needs to be pre-booked. All Wyre Council events can be booked online at www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

If you need help with bookings, you can email us at greatoutdoors@wyre. gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502 and we will get back to you.

Booking a Tramper

If you would like to book a Wyre Council Tramper for use on a walk, email us at greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk in advance of booking to make sure a Tramper is available.

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 you may encounter. The duration of each walk is also listed in the description and may vary from 1 hour to over 4 hours.

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.

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.

Please note that we cannot accommodate organised groups on the walks listed. If your group would like to take part in a bespoke coast and countryside activity, please email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk

You may be asked to share your contact information for emergency and operational reasons by the organisation you book with. They will provide their GDPR Statement at the time of booking or on registering on the day of the activity. Wyre Council's GDPR statement is available at www.wyre.gov.uk/privacy

If you wish to bring your own Tramper on a walk, please make your booking as normal and then contact us by email or phone to make us aware that your booking includes a Tramper.

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 - walk suitable for using Trampers

Come prepared for all weather conditions! Walking shoes are always recommended.

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.

Prepare for any weather and dress appropriately, not forgetting footwear! We all know British weather can be unpredictable - we can experience rain to sunshine and hail all in one day! Most activities take place in the countryside, where the ground can be slippy, muddy and uneven. Come prepared for all weather types, and wear suitable shoes and clothing.

A Leader will be available at the start of an activity whatever the weather. In extreme conditions a decision will be taken on the day by the leader of the group whether or not to cancel.

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.

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.

Check the tide times if you're at the coast or estuary! Find them online at www.wyre.gov.uk/beach-safety-guide

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.

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.

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 7 March to 31 October 2025.

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 accommodate 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

Forest of Bowland

Access for all Hubs

In the Forest of Bowland there are a number of hub locations where allterrain wheelchairs can be hired (for a small charge or donation), and can be used along designated trails – including Dunsop Bridge, Whitewell, Gisburn Forest Hub, Halton and Sabden. For booking information visit www.forestofbowland.com/accessbowland

Days to Remember

Time spent outdoors can be great for our wellbeing and provide endless opportunities for making, and re-living, happy memories. Through the Forest of Bowland Days to Remember project we'd like to encourage older people and people living with dementia, alongside family members and carers, to explore and enjoy this beautiful area.

Find more information at www.forestofbowland.com/daysremember

For more information, or if you have any suggestions for activities, please contact sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk

Photograph provided by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs

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 treks - highlighted 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 designated routes. Contact the sites directly for information or to make a booking:

Wyre Estuary Country Park 07976 650803

Forest of Bowland www.forestofbowland.com/accessbowland

You can also discover more Tramper trails across Lancashire by visiting www.wyre.gov.uk/walking or www.forestofbowland.com

Some venues may ask for a small charge or donation, please check when you book your Tramper.

Wyre coast and countryside

A small team of Wyre staff supported by many more volunteers help provide access to nature for all in Wyre. Places such as the Wyre Estuary Country Park, Forest of Bowland, Wyre Coast, Rossall Point Tower and rural, town and village picnic areas and natural green spaces provide a diverse variety of coast and countryside experiences.

We support the Council's biodiversity duty to enhance and promote nature recovery and climate resilience in Wyre and work in partnership with a wide variety of organisations and communities to enable the management and care of green and blue spaces in Wyre.

We promote the care of and understanding of biodiversity and climate change through the Great Outdoors programme of activities, walking festivals, volunteering opportunities, conservation management, environmental education, citizen science, landscape and wildlife surveys.

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Coastal visitor centre run by volunteers, usually open for tours Thursdays to Sundays.

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton

· Wyreside Café, car park, play areas, bridlepath, picnic areas, riverside walks, riverside views

· Tramper for hire, environmental education sessions for schools

To check when the Tower is open, book your school visit or hire our tramper please contact greatoutdoors@ wyre.gov.uk or call the Duty Ranger on 07976 650803. You can also find information online at www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Photograph by Mike Coleran

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!

by Paul Slade

Events and activities 2025

From guided walks to beach cleans and ecology days, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy in Wyre's great outdoors. Find an activity that suits you by looking out for these symbols!

 Guided Walks

 Tramper Treks

 Beach Cleans

 Conservation & Biodiversity

 Accessible Activity

 Family and Children

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January

Wyre

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Rivers Trust Conservation Days - Woodland Work 

Most weekdays during the month 9.30am - 2.30pm · Free Location confirmed on booking

Join the Wyre Rivers Trust on their Conservation Days! As a rough guide Mondays and Fridays are hedge planting, Tuesday and Thursdays leaky dams works and Wednesdays tend to be tree planting. All tools provided. Booking required, contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

New

Year Visit to the Coast

Wednesday 1 11am – 3pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

If you're taking a New Year's Day stroll down the prom, stop off at Rossall Point Tower and celebrate the New Year with a warming cup of mulled wine (nonalcoholic). No need to book.

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast

Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall

Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Join the Wildlife Trusts award winning wellbeing project to improve your mental health, help the natural world, learn new skills and connect with like-minded people. Booking required, contact Mike on 07927 551380 or mmcdonnell@lancswt.org.uk

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Carleton

Short Walk 

Thursday 2, 16 and 30

2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

St

Michaels Short Walk 

Friday 3

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Michaels Village Hall

A short country walk alongside the River Wyre and ancient church of St Michaels. Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Cleveleys

Beach Care 

Sunday 5 and 19

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 6

9:25am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang

Short Walk 

Monday 6, 13, 20 and 27 11am – 12 noon · Free

Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Join our volunteer walk leaders on a relaxed walk taking in the views of the historic market town and the River Wyre. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

January

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 7

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 8, 15, 22 and 29

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 9 and 23

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 10

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Enjoy views over the River Wyre and Morecambe Bay on paths and tracks around Knott End. Graded moderate, 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

Help clean up the River Wyre Estuary of tidal debris. All equipment provided.

Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk 

Wednesday 22

11am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Taking in views of the saltmarshes and woodlands along paths and tracks around Stanah. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Wyre Estuary Citizen Science Walk

Wednesday 22 10am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Help Our Future Coast collect information on the Wyre Estuary. Join us on a relaxed walk where we’ll set out to capture fixed-point photography images along the saltmarsh. Graded All, 1-2 miles. No need to book.

Bilsborrow Legstretcher 

Friday 24

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Guys Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow

A pleasant circular walk which takes in part of the Lancaster Canal. Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Hedgelaying Training Day 

Saturday 25

9am – 3pm · Barnacre area

A chance to learn the traditional countryside skill of hedgelaying, which is vital in the management of hedgerows, promoting growth and essential for wildlife. This activity can be strenuous at times. All tools provided. Places are limited and booking required, visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Spectators welcome to drop-in.

January

Fleetwood Beach Care with The Bay

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Saturday 25

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. No need to book.

Hawthorne Park Big Garden Bird Watch

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Sunday 26

10am – 11am · Free

Hawthorne Park, Thornton

Take part in a national survey of garden birds! All ages welcome, parent or guardian must attend with children. Contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516 for more information. Graded easy, binoculars useful. No need to book.

Saltmarshes are valued for their unique habitat, which offer a range of important services for both people and wildlife alike.

Our project site is found on the edge of the Wyre Estuary, near Wyre Estuary Country Park. This area is a popular site with the local community and visitors for many recreational uses. It is home to multiple vulnerable species of conservation importance and holds several nature designations.

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 29

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

As

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Our

Future

Coast, the Wyre Rivers Trust, in collaboration with Wyre Council, are working to restore Stanah saltmarsh.

Our work is looking to increase the local biodiversity, collect baseline data through habitat and species monitoring, create greater coastal resilience to the area and to further ensure site enjoyment for all visitors. We will be implementing various measures over the next three years to achieve our goal.

Through public engagement, soft engineering and access improvements we will work to raise the awareness of Stanah as a nature rich ‘wild’ space on the edge of an urban fringe.

February

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Days - Woodland Work 

Most weekdays during the month 9.30am - 2.30pm · Free Location confirmed on booking

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Winter Nature Blitz 

Saturday 1

11:30am – 1:30pm · Free Pilling area

Pilling saltmarshes are a haven for roosting birds. Help us nature spot and learn about the wildlife in this special place. No experience required, bring binoculars if you have them. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Winter Roost Walk 

Sunday 2

12 noon – 1pm · Free Fleetwood area

A short walk along the coast towards Rossall Point to see the roosting waders along the shoreline, returning via the stile onto the narrow dune strip back towards the tower. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 2 and 16

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall

Community Beach Clean 

Monday 3

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (meet near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 3, 10, 17 and 24

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

A relaxed walk taking in the views of the historic market town and the River Wyre. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Check page 5 for our tips on preparing for your event or activity!

February

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 4

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 5, 12, 19 and 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 6 and 20

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 7 11am - 12 noon · Free

Knott End Café

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 13 and 27

2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Big Beach Clean 

Wednesday 19

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

Help clean up our beach of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk 

Wednesday 19

11am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Taking in views of the saltmarshes and woodlands along paths and tracks around Stanah. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Pilling Legstretcher 

Friday 21

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Pilling Village Hall, Taylors Lane, Pilling

Join the volunteer leaders to explore the paths, tracks and fields around Pilling. Can be muddy. Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

February

Fleetwood Beach Care with

The Bay 

Saturday 22

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. No need to book.

Conservation Day 

Sunday 23

10am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

Spend a few hours with the ranger team carrying out important seasonal land management tasks. With a range of activities from tree planting to pathway works. Dress appropriately for the weather, equipment will be provided but your own work boots and gloves would be useful too. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Fleetwood Short Walk 

Tuesday 25

11am – 12 noon · Free

Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Join our volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed walk along the promenade taking in the sea air and enjoying the views. 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 26

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

National Landscapes have some of the UK’s best countryside for walking, cycling, wildlife-watching and stargazing and Bowland is no different. From quiet lanes, ancient woodlands, and distinctive villages to flower-filled hay meadows, open moorland and a wealth of local culture and heritage.

We are exploring new ways to open up the outdoors to more people, including:

Days to Remember

Supporting and encouraging older people, including those living with dementia, to keep connected to nature. www.forestofbowland.com/daysremember

Connecting People and Nature

Developing opportunities linked to nature, wellbeing and outdoor learning with young people and families. www.forestofbowland.com/ connecting-people-nature

Parlick, Bleasdale (Steven Kidd)

March

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Days - Woodland Work 

Most weekdays during the month

9.30am - 2.30pm · Free Location confirmed on booking

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 3

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment at Rossall Beach. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 4

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

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 5, 12, 19 and 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book. Dedicated to the conservation of the Wyre Catchment

The Wyre Rivers Trust works to conserve and enhance the Wyre catchment. Our Brock and Calder Landscape Recovery Project is working across ~4000 ha alongside 28 farmers to deliver tailor-made natural flood management, innovative

Stalmine

Short Walk 

Thursday 6

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

A circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre

Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28

10am - 1pm · £4

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

A range of adaptive bicycles available for those with disabilities, limited mobility, or recovering from illness or injury. Open to anyone who wants to get back on their bike. Drop in any time, last admission 12:30pm. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 7

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Wyre Estuary Citizen Science Walk

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Saturday 8

10am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Help Our Future Coast collect information on the Wyre Estuary. Join us on a relaxed walk where we’ll set out to capture fixed-point photography images along the saltmarsh. Graded All, 1-2 miles. No need to book.

regenerative farming, nature recovery, and social impact programmes, aiming to support agricultural communities, protecting and regenerating farmed areas as well as creating wildlife-rich habitats.

Cleveleys

Beach Care 

Sunday 9 and 23

10am – 11am · Free Start from Sea Swallow Statue (top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys)

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free

Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Hambleton

Short Walk 

Friday 14

2pm – 3pm · Free The Shovels Inn, Hambleton

This regular circular walk around Hambleton is designed to help you get fit, stay fit and keep healthy. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Rossall Point High Roost Bird Walk

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Sunday 16

1pm – 2pm · Free Fleetwood area

To find out more and get involved, visit www.wyreriverstrust.org

March

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Wyre Big Estuary Clean 

Wednesday 19

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Hambleton area

Help clean up the River Wyre Estuary of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk 

Wednesday 19

11am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Nordic Walking Taster Day 

Thursday 20

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

Take part in a Nordic Walking Taster and find out all about this great way to enjoy the outdoors. Graded easy, 1.5 miles. Booking required, contact Nordic Wyre on 07587 185680 or email nordicwyre@ gmail.com

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 20

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Skippool Legstretcher Walk 

Friday 21

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Skippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, Thornton

A circular walk along tracks, paths and lanes around Skippool. Graded moderate, 5 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Short Walk 

Tuesday 25

11am – 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 26

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Great

Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 27

2pm – 3pm · Free Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood

Beach Care with The Bay 

Saturday 29

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. No need to book.

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast

Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 1 10:15am – 12 noon · Free Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial

Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 3, 10, 17 and 24 10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk 

Thursday 3

2pm – 3pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Abbeystead Spring Walk 

Friday 4

9am – 11:30am · £4

Abbeystead area

A pleasant circular spring walk through the Abbeystead countryside. Some stiles and off-path walking. Graded moderate, 5 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre

Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 4, 11 and 25

10am - 1pm · £4

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Scorton Short Walk 

Friday 4

2pm – 3pm · Free Scorton Village Centre

A more advanced circular walk around Scorton. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

April

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 6 and 20

10am – 11am · Free

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 7

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 7, 14 and 28

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Nature Inspired Arts and Crafts 

Tuesday 8

10am – 12 noon · Free Thornton area

Free, fun and accessible nature-themed arts and crafts session for children aged 7-11, teaching creative skills in a beautiful setting. Drop off at the Riverside Room before start time and pick up at 12 noon. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Spring Nature Blitz 

Thursday 10

9:30am – 12:30pm · Free Grizedale area

Explore the woodlands and farmland of Holme Wood and Nicky Nook fell. Spot nature and learn about the springtime wildlife. No experience required. Please bring binoculars if you have them. The terrain is steep in places and off-track for some of the way. Graded moderate, 3 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 10 2pm – 3pm · Free

Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 11

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Wyre Big Beach Clean 

Wednesday 16 10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Preesall area

Help clean up our beach of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk 

Wednesday 16

11am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Skippool Short Walk 

Thursday 17

10am – 11am · Free

Skippool Picnic Area car park, Wyre Road, Skippool, Thornton

Join the Wyre Rivers Trust and partners on a relaxed circular walk around Skippool. Along the way we’ll discuss and showcase our estuary restoration work and spot wildlife as we pass by. Join us for a tea or coffee afterwards. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 17

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Sea Watch 

Thursday 17

2pm – 3pm · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Look out to sea and help contribute to the monitoring of dolphins, whales and seals off the coast of Wyre. Booking required, visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Easter Eggstravaganza 

Monday 21

2pm – 3:15pm · £1 per child

Hawthorne Park, Thornton

A day of Easter fun for the family, including an egg hunt, egg throwing competition and a nature quiz. For information contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516. Suitable for age 11 and under, no need to book.

Fleetwood Harbour, Docks and Railway in the 19th Century 

Wednesday 23

1:30pm – 3:15pm · Free Fleetwood area

A look at the rapid rise of the major Victorian port and the railway system supporting it. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Churchtown Short Walk 

Wednesday 23

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Helens Church car park

A circular countryside walk along paths, tracks and across fields from St Helen’s Church. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 24

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

A slightly more advanced pleasant walk through Great Eccleston along the River Wyre, including stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

April

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Grizedale Bridge Legstretcher 

Friday 25

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Grizedale Bridge Layby, Harris End Fell Road, Scorton

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 4-5 miles. No need to book.

Knott End and Beyond Tramper

Trek and Ramble 

Saturday 26

10am – 2pm · £4

Knott End area

Explore the countryside tracks and paths from Knott End, either on foot, or on a tramper. Suitable for Trampers, which must be booked seperately in advance of the walk to ensure availability (see page 4). Booking required to attend, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Fleetwood

Beach Care with The Bay 

Saturday 26

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. No need to book.

Conservation Day 

Sunday 27

10am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

Whimbrel

Walk 

Sunday 27

6:30pm – 8:30pm · Free

Barnacre area

Enjoy an evening bird watch with views over Bowland Fells and a special chance to see these beautiful birds fly into roost at dusk. Graded easy, 1 mile. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Fleetwood

Tuesday 29

Short Walk 

11am – 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Harbour Village Clean Up



Wednesday 30

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

A haven for wildlife

Scan the QR code to read the marine code, which contains advice on how to minimise disurburance to wildlife when you visit the coast. Remember to enjoy looking at birds and other wildlife from a safe distance and keep dogs on leads around high tide when birds are resting in groups.

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

With over 40 walks for all ages and abilities, the festival is the perfect chance to experience the best of springtime in the countryside around Garstang, rural and coastal Wyre, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain.

Choose from a huge range of walks, including the three day long distance Wyre Way Challenge, easy access short walks, family activities, evening walks, wildlife strolls, heritage rambles, dog friendly trails and everything in between. Enjoy the landscape of Garstang, Wyre, Morecambe Bay and the Forest of Bowland in the company of friendly and knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders.

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Garstang Walking Festival

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

For any queries, 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!

Photography by Mike Coleran

Adventure accessible to all!

Exploring coast as well as countryside...

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk

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Thursday 1 2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling



Friday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 10am - 1pm · £4 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Garstang Library Family Seasonal Nature Discovery Activity 

Saturday 3 May 10am – 11am · Free Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED

Take part in an indoor family nature discovery activity! Drop in between 10am and 11am. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Cleveleys

Beach Care 

Sunday 4 and 18

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 5

9:30am - 10:30am · Free

Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 6

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Pilling Short Walk 

Thursday 8 2pm – 3pm · Free Pilling Village Hall

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields, possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott

End Short Walk 

Friday 9

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 12 and 19

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk



Wednesday 14 11am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Taking in views of the saltmarshes and woodlands along paths and tracks around Stanah. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Marine Ecology Days 

Thursday 15 May, Thursday 12 June and Thursday 3 July 9:30am – 4:30pm each day £120 for 3 days or £50 a day

This 3 day course is conducted by 3 professional Marine Biologists who have been conducting local research on Plankton of the River Wyre for 3 years. Lunch and refreshments included. Booking essential, email info@cookandkaye.co.uk

Sea Watch 

Thursday 15 1pm – 2pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Look out to sea and help contribute to the monitoring of dolphins, whales and seals off the coast of Wyre. Booking required, visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 15 2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Together with residents, young people and key stakeholders, the council have worked in partnership to create a strategy for rapidly reducing Wyre’s emissions and protecting the borough from the threats of climate change. Learn more about our plans and how you can get involved at www.wyre.gov.uk/climate-change

May

Larkholme Beach Clean 

Friday 16

10am – 11:30am · Free

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

Help protect our award-winning seas and beaches, and the wildlife that thrives there, from the effects of plastic and litter pollution. Equipment provided. No need to book.

Bleasdale Tower Gardens Open Weekend 

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 12 noon – 4.30pm · £5 Adults, £1 Children

Bleasdale Tower Gardens

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

Wyre Big Estuary Clean 

Wednesday 21

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

Help clean up the River Wyre Estuary of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Fleetwood Blue Plaque Trail 

Wednesday 21

1:30pm – 3:15pm · Free

A walk around Fleetwood’s major historic buildings, from the early 19th century. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Bilsborrow Evening Short Walk 

Wednesday 21 6.30pm - 7.30pm · Free

Guys Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow

A pleasant evening walk, taking in part of the Lancaster Canal. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 22

2pm – 3pm · Free

Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Preesall Legstretcher 

Friday 23

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Preesall Playing Fields, Sandy Lane, Preesall

A walk exploring the parish of Preesall, along tracks, paths and fields. Graded moderate, 4.25 miles. No need to book.

Scorton Amble 

Monday 26

10:30am – 1:30pm · Free Scorton area

A walk up and over Nicky Nook and the surrounding Grizedale Valley exploring conservation measures undertaken by the Wyre Rivers Trust. Booking required, contact charlie@wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

Larkholme Short Walk 

Tuesday 27

11am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

A circular coastal walk taking in the promenade and wildlife rich Larkholme Grasslands. Graded easy, no need to book.

You can hire a Tramper for use on some of our walks! Check page 4 for booking details.

Harbour Village Clean Up



Nature Prints Art Activity 

Wednesday 28

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Clay Animal Craft Sessions 

Wednesday 28

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · £3

Thornton area

Make your own clay animal to take home. Take a short walk about the park for inspiration before we get crafting! Suitable for ages 5-10, parents/ guardians must supervise children. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

The Secret World of Rivers 

Thursday 29

10:30am – 1pm · Free

Claughton area

Have a try at some underwater wildlife ID and learn about our exciting Brock and Calder Landscape Recovery Project. Suitable for ages 5 years and above. Booking required, contact anna.hills@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07508 482145

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 29

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Enjoying the great outdoors with your dog

Friday 30

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · £3

Thornton area

Make your own nature themed lino print card to take home. Take a short walk about the park for inspiration before we get crafting! Suitable for ages 5-12, parents/guardians must supervise children. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Hambleton Short Walk 

Friday 30

2pm – 3pm · Free

The Shovels Inn, Hambleton

This regular circular walk around Hambleton is designed to help you get fit, stay fit and keep healthy. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Wildflower Walk 

Friday 30

2pm – 3:30pm · Free

Meet at Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Road, Stanah

Join the Volunteers to identify the wildflowers along the northern estuary path. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care with

The

Bay 

Saturday 31

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

In Spring, be respectful around farm animals in calf and nesting birds! www.forestofbowland. com/dog-walking-advice-spring

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 1, 15 and 29 10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 2

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 3

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

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 4, 11, 18 and 25

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk 

Thursday 5 2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Brock Valley Ramble 

Friday 6

9:30am – 11:30am · Free Brock area

A wander along the River Brock through the woodlands and fields of the valley and surrounding countryside. Some stiles and moderate descents on uneven terrain. Graded moderate, 6 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 6, 13, 20 and 27

10am - 1pm · £4 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Knott End Short Walk



Friday 6

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Landscape Recovery - Bleasdale

Wildlife Safari 

Sunday 8

10am – 1pm · Free Bleasdale area

Put on your boots and learn how we are working with farmers to help nature recover in our new Brock and Calder Landscape Recovery Project. Booking required, contact anna.hills@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07508 482145

Condor

Green, Glasson and Cockersands Tramper Trek and Ramble 

Wednesday 11

10:30am – 2:30pm · £4 Conder Green area

Passing through the old port of Glasson Dock and along the Lancashire Coastal Way, beside Cockerham Sands to within sight of the remains of Cockersands Abbey, before returning across the

moss to Condor Green. Suitable for Trampers, which must be booked seperately in advance of the walk to ensure availability (see page 4). Booking required to attend, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Sea Watch 

Thursday 12

12 noon – 1pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Look out to sea and help contribute to the monitoring of dolphins, whales and seals off the coast of Wyre. Booking required, visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 12 2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Scorton Short Walk 

Friday 13

2pm – 3pm · Free Scorton Village Centre

A more advanced circular walk around Scorton. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Garstang Library Family Seasonal

Nature Discovery Activity 

Saturday 14

10am – 11am · Free Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED

Take part in an indoor family nature discovery activity with the Wyre Coast and Countryside and Garstang Library teams. Drop in between 10am and 11am. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

June

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Wyre Estuary Citizen Science Walk 

Saturday 14

10am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Help Our Future Coast collect information on the Wyre Estuary. Join us on a relaxed walk where we’ll set out to capture fixedpoint photography images along the saltmarsh. Graded All, 1-2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Day - Balsam Bashing 

Wednesday 18 and 25

9:30am – 2:30pm · Free Wyresdale Park, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton

Step into the world of conservation volunteering and help to restore our rivers at one of our Himalayan ‘Balsam Bashes’. No need to book, for information contact charlie@wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

Wyre Big Beach Clean 

Wednesday 18

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Pilling area

Help clean up our beach of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Fleetwood's North Euston Hotel, School of Musketry and Euston Barracks in the 19th Century 

Friday 18

1:30pm – 3:15pm · Free Fleetwood area

A new look at the military presence in Victorian Fleetwood. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Catterall Evening Short Walk 

Wednesday 18

6:30pm – 7.30pm · Free

Catterall Village Hall, Garstang Road

Join our Volunteer Walk Leaders for a pleasant walk around the rural village of Catterall and the surrounding area. Wear your walking boots! Graded easy, 2-3 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Cemetery History Walk 

Thursday 19

10:30am – 12:30pm · £2 donation

Fleetwood area

Don't miss this popular guided walk, where you will learn about the history of the 1841 Fleetwood Cemetery and the people buried within. Weather permitting. Any donations go towards restoration works within the cemetery. Graded easy. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Nordic Walking Taster Day 

Thursday 19

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free

Thornton area

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 19

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Day - Balsam Bashing 

Friday 20 and 27

9:30am – 2:30pm · Free Wyresdale Park, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton

Larkholme Beach Clean 

Friday 20

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

Help protect our award-winning seas and beaches, and the wildlife that thrives there, from the effects of plastic and litter pollution. Equipment provided. No need to book.

Garstang Legstretcher 

Friday 20

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

A pleasant circular walk taking in riverside and farmland, which ventures into Barnacre. Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Conservation Day 

Sunday 22

10am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

Fleetwood Short Walk 

Tuesday 24

11am – 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Join our volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed walk along the promenade taking in the sea air and enjoying the

views. 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 25

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Summer Nature Blitz 

Wednesday 25 11am – 1:30pm · Free Thornton area

Help us spot nature and learn about the unique wildlife of Wyre Estuary saltmarsh, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). No experience required, bring binoculars if you have them. Graded easy, 2 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 26 2pm – 3pm · Free Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care with The Bay



Saturday 28

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 1 10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Day - Balsam Bashing 

Wednesday 2, 9, 16 and 23

9:30am – 2:30pm · Free Wyresdale Park, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton

Step into the world of conservation volunteering and help to restore our rivers at one of our Himalayan ‘Balsam Bashes’. No need to book,

for information contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

Heritage and Holidays in Fleetwood, Early to Mid-20th Century 

Wednesday 2 1:30pm – 3pm · Free Fleetwood area

An introduction to the historic buildings of Fleetwood and the town's popularity as a holiday destination, walking from Fleetwood Museum to Marine Hall. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk 

Thursday 3 and 31 2pm – 3pm · Free Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 4, 11, 18 and 25 10am - 1pm · £4 Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Cleveleys Short Walk 

Saturday 5

11am – 12 noon · Free

Cleveleys Community Centre, Cleveleys

A relaxed walk along the promenade and paths around nearby parks. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 7

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 7, 14, 21 and 28

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short

Walk 

Wednesday 9

11am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Dunsop Valley Tramper Trek and Ramble 

Wednesday 9

11am – 2pm · £4

Dunsop Valley area

Join us to explore the Heart of the

July

Forest of Bowland. Suitable for Trampers, which must be booked seperately in advance of the walk to ensure availability (see page 4). Booking required to attend, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 10

2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 13 and 27

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Wyre Big Estuary Clean 

Wednesday 16

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

Help clean up the River Wyre Estuary of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

The Changing Face of Fleetwood Beach, Dunes and Wyre Channel 

Wednesday 16 1:30pm – 3:15pm · Free Fleetwood area

Discover how Fleetwood’s Beaches have developed over the years, together with the Dunes and the Wyre Channel. Graded moderate, 2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 17

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Larkholme Beach Clean 

Friday 18

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

Help protect our award-winning seas and beaches, and the wildlife that thrives there, from the effects of plastic and litter pollution. Equipment provided. No need to book.

Hambleton Short Walk 

Friday 18

2pm – 3pm · Free

The Shovels Inn, Hambleton

This regular circular walk around Hambleton is designed to help you get fit, stay fit and keep healthy. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

National Moth Night - bat and moth

evening 

Saturday 19

9:30pm – 11:30pm · Free

Thornton area

Celebrate National Moth Week with local naturalist Dave McGrath and the Wyre Rangers. Take a short walk through the country park in search of bats and moths and finish at the visitor centre for a brew and chance to look at any moths we have found in close up. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

The Secret World of Rivers 

Thursday 24

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · Free Scorton area

Underneath the surface of water is a secret world of wildlife waiting for you to explore. Join us on this exciting adventure of discovery, suitable for ages 5 years and above. Booking required, contact charlie@wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651.

Sea Watch 

Thursday 24

11am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Look out to sea and help contribute to the monitoring of dolphins, whales and seals off the coast of Wyre. Booking required, visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Nature Prints Art Activity 

Thursday 24

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · £3

Thornton area

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 24

2pm – 3pm · Free Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

July

Larkholme Grasslands Wildflower Walk 

Thursday 24

2pm – 3:30pm · Free

Meet at Rossall Hospital car park, Westway, Fleetwood

A walk through Larkholme Grasslands, learning about the wildflowers there. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Clay Animal Craft Sessions 

Friday 25

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · £3

Thornton area

Calder Vale Legstretcher 

Friday 25

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Calder Vale Social Club, Vale House, Vale Terrace, Calder Vale

A lovely circular country walk around the eastern edge of the Forest of Bowland Natural Landscape area, following lanes and tracks, as well as crossing fields that may be wet and/ or muddy. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 5 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care with

The Bay 

Saturday 26

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 30

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Churchtown Evening Short Walk 

Wednesday 30

6:30pm – 7:30pm · Free St Helens Church car park

A circular countryside walk along paths, tracks and across fields from St Helen’s Church. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Bugs and Beasties at Hawthorne Park 

Thursday 31

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Hawthorne Park, Thornton

Join the Rangers to investigate what wildlife lives in and around the park. Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair suitable. Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians. No need to book.

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August

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast

Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall

Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Abbeystead Summer Walk 

Friday 1 9am – 11am · Free Abbeystead area

A pleasant circular summer walk taking in the River Wyre and Abbeystead countryside. Some stiles and off-path walking. Graded moderate, 4.5 miles in distance. Booking required, visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 10am - 1pm · £4

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 4

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 4, 11 and 18 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 and 27

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Garstang Library Family Seasonal Nature Discovery Activity 

Wednesday 6 10am - 11am · Free Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED

An indoor family nature discovery activity! Drop in anytime between 10 and 11am. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No need to book.

Enjoying the great outdoors with your dog

All dog waste must be collected! Any bin will do. Make sure you have plenty of bags or scoopsdon't get caught out! www.wyre.gov.uk/dogs

Wyre Estuary Country Park Evening

Short Walk 

Wednesday 6

6:30pm – 7:30pm · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

A walk taking in views of the Wyre Estuary saltmarshes and woodlands along paths and tracks around Stanah. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 7, 14, 21 and 28

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 7

2pm – 3pm · Free

Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Scorton Amble 

Friday 8

10:30am – 1:30pm · Free Scorton area

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 8

11am – 12 noon · Free

Knott End Café

Enjoy views over the River Wyre and Morecambe Bay on paths and tracks

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

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 10 and 31 10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 12

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

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Garstang and the Lancaster Canal Tramper Trek and Ramble 

Wednesday 13

10:30am – 2:30pm · £4

Garstang area

A ramble around the countryside close to Garstang and discover its wildlife and landscape. No stiles and gentle slopes. Suitable for Trampers, which must be booked seperately in advance of the walk to ensure availability (see page 4). Booking required to attend, visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 14

2pm – 3pm · Free

Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

August

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Larkholme Beach Clean 

Friday 15

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

Help protect our award-winning seas and beaches, and the wildlife that thrives there, from the effects of plastic and litter pollution. Equipment provided. No need to book.

Scorton Short Walk 

Friday 15

2pm – 3pm · Free Scorton Village Centre

A more advanced circular walk around Scorton. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Bats and Moths at Hawthorne Park

Saturday 16

8:30pm - 10:30pm · £2

Hawthorne Park, Thornton

Join wildlife expert Dave McGrath for an exciting evening event! Look for bats in the early evening, then when darkness falls go on a moth hunt with Dave and his moth trap. Warm clothing/torch necessary. Booking required, contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516.

Nature Inspired Arts and Crafts



Fleetwood Short Walk 

Tuesday 19

11am – 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Fleetwood's Hutment Barracks, Shooting Ranges and Military Graves 

Wednesday 20

1:30pm – 3:15pm · Free Fleetwood area

A repeat of last years oversubscribed walk which takes a look at some of the Military history of the town. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

The Secret World of Rivers 

Thursday 21

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · Free Scorton area

Tuesday 19

10am – 12 noon · Free Thornton area

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 21

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Legstretcher 

Friday 22

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

Enjoy a 2 hour coastal and farmland legstretcher walk. Graded moderate, 5 miles, dogs welcome. No need to book.

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 27

10am – 11:30am · Free Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Wyre Big Beach Clean 

Wednesday 27

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

Help clean up our beach of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

The Geology and identification of the pebbles on Rossall Point Beach 

Wednesday 27

10.30am - 11.30am · Free Fleetwood area

Look at the pebbles on the beach and discuss how they were formed, where they are from and how they came to be on the beach today. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Love Parks Week

25 July to 3 August

Catterall

Short Walk 

Wednesday 27

2pm – 3pm · Free Catterall Village Hall, Garstang Road

Join our Volunteer Walk Leaders for a pleasant walk around the rural village of Catterall and the surrounding area. Wear your walking boots! Graded easy, 2-3 miles. No need to book.

Stalmine

Short Walk 

Thursday 28

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Sea

Watch 

Thursday 28

2:30pm – 3:30pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Look out to sea and help contribute to the monitoring of dolphins, whales and seals off the coast of Wyre. Booking required, visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Scorton Bat Walk 

Thursday 28

8pm – 9:30pm · Free Scorton area

The Wyre Rivers Trust will guide you on a sunset journey into the world of bats, with bat detectors allowing you to eavesdrop on their ultrasound clicks, slaps and pops as they hunt. Booking required, contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

Celebrating parks, green spaces, and the dedicated volunteers and workers that look after them all year round.

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

August

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Fleetwood Beach Care with The Bay 

Saturday 30

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

Conservation Day 

Sunday 31

10am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

12-21 SEPT

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!

Discover the heritage on your doorstep... our selection of heritage walks will help you discover the history of places all across Wyre! All the walks are free, and you can find them in the next few pages of this brochure.

Some Wyre Heritage Open Days venues are still to be announced, offering you the opportunity to go inside a variety of Wyre's historic buildings and learn more about their past. You'll be able to explore the magnificence of the art deco theatre Marine Hall, take a look inside the iconic Mount Pavilion, and experience the stunning views from the top of Rossall Point Tower.

For more information and to view our heritage open day walks, visit

www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

www.heritageopendays.org.uk

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 1

9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Wyre Estuary Saltmarsh Survey 

Monday 1

9:30am – 2:30pm · Free Thornton area

Join the Wyre Rivers Trust in surveying the saltmarsh, collecting data on the biodiversity and abundance of saltmarsh plants. All equipment provided. Booking required, contact charlotte@wyreriverstrust.org or call 07985 661008.

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Join our volunteer walk leaders on a relaxed walk taking in the views of the historic market town and the River Wyre. Graded access for all, 2 miles.

September

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

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 2

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial

Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Wyre

Estuary Country Park Short Walk 

Wednesday 3 11am – 12 noon · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 4, 11, 18 and 25

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

September

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Landscape Recovery - Seed

Collecting Amble 

Thursday 4

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

Help to collect seeds from native trees to be grown in our tree nursery, and learn about our exciting Brock and Calder Landscape Recovery Project. Graded moderate, 2 miles. Booking required, contact anna.hills@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07508 482145

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 4

2pm – 3pm · Free

Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Fresh air and good company along tracks and paths. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Garstang Bat Walk 

Thursday 4

8pm – 9:30pm · Free

Garstang area

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 5, 12, 19 and 26

10am - 1pm · £4

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Bleasdale Circuit Tramper Trek and Ramble 

Saturday 6

10:30am – 1pm · £4

Bleasdale area

Explore the tracks and lanes of the Bleasdale Estate either on foot or on a tramper, with fellside views. Suitable for Trampers, which must be booked seperately in advance of the walk to ensure availability (see page 4). Booking required to attend, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Fleetwood's Memorial Park History and the 1927 Flood



Tuesday 9

10:30am – 11:45am · Free Fleetwood area

A look at the history of this popular town open space. Graded easy, 2 miles. To book visit Fleetwood Museum reception or call on 01253 876621. Reception open 10:30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Scorton Seed Collecting Amble

Thursday 11

10am – 12:30pm · Free

Scorton area

A seed collecting forage to help us grow the seeds in our tree nursery. Booking required, contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 11

2pm – 3pm · Free

Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Heritage Open Days at Poulton-leFylde

Friday 12 and Saturday 13

10am – 4pm · Free Poulton area

Drop in and view an exhbition of historic photos of Poulton-le-Fylde from the early to Mid 1900’s. Location to be confirmed nearer the time contact 01253 887445 for details.

Knott

End Short Walk 

Friday 12

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Bleasdale From the Past to the Present (Heritage Open Days) 

Friday 12

1:30pm – 4pm · Free Bleasdale area

A gentle walk taking in the beautiful Bleasdale scenery enhanced by descriptions of lives and events from the past. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be served at an extra cost after the walk. Booking required, visit www.wyre. gov.uk/greatoutdoors

The Big River Watch 

Saturday 13

11am – 2pm · Free Scorton Picnic Site

During this national campaign for healthier rivers help us check in with the health of the River Wyre. No need to book, for information contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

Garstang Fairtrade Heritage Walk (Heritage Open Days) 

Saturday 13

2pm – 4pm · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang Join members of the Garstang Fairtrade team for a short walk to the Garstang Quakers, stopping for Fairtrade refreshments before heading back. No need to book.

Cleveleys

Beach Care 

Sunday 14 and 28

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Heritage Open Days at Marine Hall

Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 10am – 4pm · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Drop in and explore an exhibition of historic photographs and artefacts celebrating the heritage of Fleetwood, the Marine Hall and the surrounding areas. No need to book.

Historic Knott End (Heritage Open Days) 

Tuesday 16

1:30pm – 4pm · Free Knott End area

A look at the heritage surrounding Knott End, including brine wells, disused railway, disused windmill, and Morecambe Bay, with estuary views. Graded moderate, 4.5 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

September

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Heritage of the Wyre Estuary

(Heritage Open Days) 

Wednesday 17

1:30pm – 3:30pm · Free

Thornton area

Discover tales from times past about the Wyre estuary and surrounding area. Graded easy, 3 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Fleetwood Cemetery History Walk

(Heritage Open Days) 

Thursday 18

10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm · Free

Nordic Walking Taster Day 

Thursday 18

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free

Thornton area

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 18

2pm – 3pm · Free

Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Larkholme Beach Clean 

Friday 19

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

Help protect our award-winning seas and beaches, and the wildlife that thrives there, from the effects of plastic and litter pollution. Equipment provided. No need to book.

Hambleton Short Walk 

Friday 19

2pm – 3pm · Free

The Shovels Inn, Hambleton

This regular circular walk around Hambleton is designed to help you get fit, stay fit and keep healthy. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

Brock Valley Ramble 

Saturday 20

9:30am – 11:30am · Free

Brock area

A wander along the River Brock through the woodlands and fields of the valley. Some stiles and moderate descents on uneven terrain. Graded Moderate, 6 miles. Booking required, visit www.wyre. gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 24

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Wyre Big Estuary Clean 

Wednesday 24

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Hambleton area

Help clean up the River Wyre Estuary of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Sea Watch 

Thursday 25

12:30pm – 1:30pm · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Look out to sea and help contribute to the monitoring of dolphins, whales and seals off the coast of Wyre. Booking required, visit www.thebay.org.uk/events

Stalmine Short Walk 

Thursday 25

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Scorton Legstretcher 

Friday 26

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

The Applestore Café, Scorton

A slightly more challenging legstretcher, up and over Nicky Nook fell. Fantastic views available from the top. weather permitting. Graded moderate/hard, 4 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care with The Bay 

Saturday 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

Cleveleys Short Walk 

Saturday 27

11am – 12 noon · Free Cleveleys Community Centre, Cleveleys

Join our friendly volunteers for a relaxed walk along the promenade and paths around nearby parks. Graded easy, 2 miles. No need to book.

NORDIC WALKING WYRE

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!

• Burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking

• Uses poles to add benefit to walking

• Improves your posture and increases energy levels

• Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

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

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk

Wednesday 1 and 29 11am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 2 and 30 2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Enjoy fresh air and good company along tracks and paths through fields in the Carleton area. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Wyre Wheels Adaptive Cycling 

Friday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 10am - 1pm · £4

Pavilion, Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 6 9:30am - 10:30am · Free Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 6, 13, 20 and 27 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Wyre Estuary Citizen

Science Walk  

Thursday 9

10am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 9

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 10

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

Enjoy views over the River Wyre and Morecambe Bay on paths and tracks around Knott End and nearby farmland. Graded moderate, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Garstang Library Family Seasonal

Nature Discovery Activity 

Saturday 11

10am – 11am · Free Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED

Take part in an indoor family nature discovery activity! Drop in between 10am and 11am. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 12 and 26

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 14

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Wyre Big Beach Clean 

Wednesday 15

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

Help clean up our beach of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Great Eccleston Short Walk 

Thursday 16

2pm – 3pm · Free Great Eccleston Village Centre

Pleasant walk through Great Eccleston and along the River Wyre. A more advanced short walk, including stiles. Wear your walking boots! Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

For information on cycling in Wyre, visit our website!

www.wyre.gov.uk/cycling

For any queries, email

or leave a message on 01253 887502

Larkholme Beach Clean 

Friday 17

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Rossall Hospital Public Car Park, Westway, FY7 8RA

Help protect our award-winning seas and beaches, and the wildlife that thrives there, from the effects of plastic and litter pollution. Equipment provided. No need to book.

Scorton Short Walk 

Friday 17

2pm – 3pm · Free Scorton Village Centre

A more advanced circular walk around Scorton. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Churchtown Short Walk 

Wednesday 22

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Helens Church car park

A circular countryside walk along paths, tracks and across fields from St Helen’s Church. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Stalmine Short Walk 

Thursday 23

2pm – 3pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields

A country circular walk along lanes, tracks and across fields. Possibly using stiles. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Catterall Legstretcher 

Friday 24

10:30am - 12:30pm · Free

Catterall Village Hall, Catterall

A pleasant walk around the local countryside. Graded moderate, 5 miles. No need to book.

Fleetwood Beach Care with The Bay 

Saturday 25

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

Conservation Day 

Sunday 26

10am – 2:30pm · Free

Thornton area

Spend a few hours with the ranger team carrying out important seasonal land management tasks. With a range of activities from tree planting to pathway works. Please dress appropriately for the weather, equipment will be provided but your own “work boots” and gloves would be useful too. Visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors to book your place

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 29

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Nature Craft Sessions 

Thursday 30

10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm · £3

Thornton area

Make your own Halloween or nature themed decorations to take home. A craft session aimed at 5-12 years old. Parents/guardians must remain with children. Visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors to book your place.

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Days - Tree Planting 

Most weekdays during the month 9.30am - 2.30pm · Free Location confirmed on booking Working to help and improve the River Wyre and its catchment waters through tree planting. All tools provided. Booking required, contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Rossall Community Beach Clean 

Monday 3

9:30am - 10:30am · Free

Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 3, 10, 17 and 24 11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Join our volunteer walk leaders on a relaxed walk taking in the views of the historic market town and the River Wyre. 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 and 26

9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27

10:30am – 12 noon · Free Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 6 and 20 2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

A relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott

End Short Walk 

Friday 7

11am – 12 noon · Free Knott End Café

November

For any queries, email greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or leave a message on 01253 887502

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 9 and 23

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 11

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

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Fleetwood Short Walk 

Tuesday 11

11am – 12 noon · Free Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Join our volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed walk along the promenade taking in the sea air and enjoying the views over the beaches, parks and gardens of Fleetwood. Graded access for all, 2 miles. Suitable for Trampers. No need to book to attend, Tramper must be booked seven days in advance.

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 13 and 27 2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton Enjoy fresh air and good company along tracks and paths through fields in the Carleton area. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Sea level rise - the hidden coastal process?

Saturday 15 2pm – 3pm · Free Thornton area

A talk looking at what sea level rise is and how it is measured, with a look at how it has affected the Fylde area over the last 5000 years and how it may affect it in the future. Visit www.wyre. gov.uk/greatoutdoors to book your place

Winter

High Tide Roost Bird Walk

Sunday 16 9am – 10am · Free Fleetwood area

Wyre Estuary Country Park Legstretcher 

Friday 21

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

A country walk across fields, along lanes and the Wyre Estuary. Graded moderate, 4 miles. No need to book.

Harbour Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 26

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

November

Wyre Big Estuary Clean 

Wednesday 26

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Hambleton area

Help clean up the River Wyre Estuary of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov. uk/greatoutdoors

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk 

Wednesday 26

11am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Nordic Walking Taster Day 

Thursday 27

11:15am – 12:15pm · Free

Thornton area

Fleetwood Beach Care with

The Bay 

Saturday 29

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Meet on the promenade by Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Central Car Park

Equipment provided for you to help us keep Fleetwood beach clean. Just turn up.

December

Wyre Rivers Trust Conservation Days - Tree Planting 

Most weekdays during the month 9.30am - 2.30pm · Free

Location confirmed on booking Working to help and improve the River Wyre and its catchment waters through tree planting. All tools provided. Booking required, contact charlie@ wyreriverstrust.org or call 07939 964651

The Bay - Blueprint for recovery

Wellbeing Group

Every Monday at Preesall and Knott End coast

Every Tuesday at Rossall Point Tower, Rossall

Every Friday at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Times vary · Free

Rossall Beach Community Beach Clean 

Monday 1

9:30am - 10:30am · Free

Rossall Promenade, Cleveleys (near the flagpole) FY5 1LP

Come along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment. No need to book. www.rossallbeach.org.uk

For any queries, email

Garstang Short Walk 

Monday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

11am – 12 noon · Free Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Memorial Park Gardening Club

Wednesday 3, 10 and 17 9:30am – 12 noon · Free Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Take part in a range of gardening activities with our volunteers who have a shared interest in growing plants, flowers and vegetables. No experience is necessary. No need to book.

Rossall Point Tower Beach Clean 

Thursday 4, 11 and 18

10:30am – 12 noon · Free

Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood

Help to remove marine litter and debris. No need to book.

Thornton Short Walk 

Thursday 4 and 18

2pm – 3pm · Free Tavern at the Mill, Thornton

Enjoy a relaxed walk along pavements and paths to nearby parks and community woodlands in Thornton. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

Knott End Short Walk 

Friday 5 11am – 12 noon · Free

Knott End Café

Enjoy views over the River Wyre and Morecambe Bay on paths and tracks

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

Knott End Beach Clean 

Tuesday 9

10:15am – 12 noon · Free

Meet at Knott End car park (behind Coastguard Station)

Equipment provided, just put on your boots or wellies and come along. No need to book. www.wyreriverstrust.org

Memorial Park Short Walk 

Tuesday 9 11am – 12 noon · Free

The Cenotaph, Memorial Park Fleetwood

Enjoy a circular walk from Memorial Park around the historic town of 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 Beach Clean 

Wednesday 10 10:30am – 12:30pm · Free Knott End area

Help clean up our beach of tidal debris. All equipment provided. Booking required, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ greatoutdoors

Carleton Short Walk 

Thursday 11 2pm – 3pm · Free Car park, Castle Gardens Pub, Carleton

Enjoy fresh air and good company along tracks and paths through fields in the Carleton area. In wet weather some sections can be boggy. Graded moderate, 2 miles. No need to book.

December

Stalmine Legstretcher Walk 

Friday 12

10:30am – 12:30pm · Free

Stalmine Playing Fields, Hallgate Lane

A pleasant walk exploring the countryside, mainly flat but there may be a few stiles to climb-over. Graded as a moderate walk, 5 miles. No need to book.

Cleveleys Beach Care 

Sunday 14

10am – 11am · Free

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

All equipment provided, wear sensible footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No need to book. For info visit www. facebook.com/cleveleysbeachcleaners

Conservation Day 

Sunday 14

10am – 2:30pm · Free

Thornton area

Harbour

Village Clean Up 

Wednesday 17

10am – 11:30am · Free

Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood)

All equipment provided, just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children welcome if with a responsible adult. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Winter Bioblitz 

Saturday 20

9am - 3pm · Free

Thornton area

Join us for our first ever Winter Bioblitz on the Wyre Estuary! Discover our wildlife wonderland with experts in their field. Family activities, suitable for all abilities and ages. All equipment provided. Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Some activities suitable for Trampers which must be booked seven days in advance. Booking required, visit www. wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

St Michaels Short Walk 

Friday 19

2pm – 3pm · Free

St Michaels Village Hall

A short country walk alongside the River Wyre and ancient church of St Michaels. Graded easy, 1 mile. No need to book.

Wyre Estuary Country Park Short Walk



Wednesday 31

11am – 12 noon · Free

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

New Year Visit to the Coast

Thursday 1 January 2026

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.

The Wyre Way

Wyre’s lovely long distance walking route exploring the history and wildlife of the Wyre Estuary, from the estuary mouth to the source in the Forest of Bowland.

Meeting Points

Check the map to view the approximate locations of the meeting points for each walk or activity.

Location and postcode

1. The Applestore, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton, Preston PR3 1BA

2. Bleasdale Parish Hall, off Bleasdale Lane, Bleasdale PR3 1UY

3. Brock Valley Picnic Site, Brock Mill Lane, Claughton-on-Brock PR3 0PP

4. Calder Vale Country Club, Vale House, Vale Terrace, Calder Vale PR3 1SH

5. Castle Gardens Pub, Poulton Road, Carleton FY6 7NH

6. Catterall Village Hall, Garstang Road, Catterall, PR3 1XN

7. Cleveleys Community Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys FY5 1ER

8. Fleetwood Cemetery, Beach Road, Fleetwood FY7 8PH

9. Fleetwood Museum, 6-7 Queens Terrace, Fleetwood FY7 6BT

10. Cherestanc Square, off Park Hill Road, Garstang PR3 1EF

11. Garstang Library, 45 Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED

12. Great Eccleston Village Centre (meet outside the “Village Centre” building), High Street, Great Eccleston PR3 0YA

13. Grizedale Bridge Layby, Oakenclough Road, Nr Scorton PR3 1UJ

14. Guys Thatched Hamlet (Owd Nells), St Michaels Road, Bilsborrow PR3 0RS

15. Harbour Village, Winward Avenue (next to Play area), Fleetwood FY7 6FE

16. Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne Road, Thornton FY5 5EL

17. Knott End Cafe, Bourne May Road, Knott End-on-Sea FY6 0EA

18. Knott End Car Park, Quailholme Road, Knott End-on-Sea FY6 0EA

19. Lane Ends Picnic Area, Back Sands Lane, Pilling PR3 6AU

20. Larkholme Grasslands, Rossall Hospital car park, Westway, Fleetwood FY7 8RA

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Location and postcode

Useful contacts

21. Marine Beach (Café Kiosk, Promenade), Central Car Park, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6QE

22. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF

23. Memorial Park (cenotaph/pavilion), off Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AN

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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

24. Pilling Village Hall, Taylors Lane, Pilling PR3 6AB

25. Preesall Playing Fields, Lancaster Road, Preesall, FY6 0DY

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

about this programme, www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors

Coast and Countryside countrysideservice@wyre.gov.uk

26. Rossall Beach (Cleveleys), Promenade North (Nr Flagpole), off Thornton Gate, Cleveleys FY5 1LJ

Countryside countrysideservice@wyre.gov.uk change

Climate change climatechange@wyre.gov.uk

27. Rossall Point Tower Car Park (opposite Sea Cadets), Princess Way, Fleetwood FY7 8PG Rossall Point Tower – 5-10 min walk from car park

Health and wellbeing healthandwellbeing@wyre.gov.uk

Wyre Moving More www.wyremovingmore.co.uk

28. Scorton Village Square, Scorton PR3 1AU

Discover Wyre discoverwyre@wyre.gov.uk

Community engagement community@wyre.gov.uk

29. Scorton Picnic Area, Cleveley Bank Lane, Scorton PR3 1BU

Discover Wyre discoverwyre@wyre.gov.uk

30. Sea Swallow Statue, top of Victoria Road, Cleveleys

31. Skippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, Thornton FY5 5LF

32. St Helen’s Church car park, Church Street, Churchtown PR3 0HT

Lancashire Public Rights of Way prow@lancashire.gov.uk organisations work across Wyre take access to ﬁnd more information about and you get in touch with the

33. St Michael’s Village Hall, Blackpool Road, St Michael’s-on-Wyre PR3 0UA

34. Stalmine Playing Fields, (Next to Wyre Villa), Hallgate Lane, Stalmine FY6 0PJ

35. Tavern at the Mill, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton FY5 4JZ

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Our Partners

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape www.forestofbowland.com

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Morecambe Bay Partnership www.morecambebay.org.uk

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Lancashire Marine Conservation Society www.lancashiremcs.org.uk

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Fleetwood Museum www.ﬂeetwoodmuseum.co.uk

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36. The Shovels Inn, Green Meadow Lane, Hambleton FY6 9AL

37. Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Road, Stanah, Thornton FY5 5LR

38. Wyresdale Hall, Snow Hill Lane, Scorton, Preston PR3 1BA

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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.

information contained within this given in good faith Council. Wyre guarantee accuracy of information and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the to press, is advisable contact the booking ofﬁce prior to the event to conﬁrm the information provided.

For walking trails, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/walking

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

Coast and Countryside countrysideservice@wyre.gov.uk

Climate change climatechange@wyre.gov.uk

Wyre Moving More www.wyremovingmore.co.uk

Community engagement community@wyre.gov.uk

Discover Wyre discoverwyre@wyre.gov.uk

Lancashire Public Rights of Way prow@lancashire.gov.uk

Scan the QR code with your smartphone to view online!

Our Partners

Forest of Bowland National Landscape www.forestofbowland.com

Morecambe Bay Partnership www.morecambebay.org.uk

Wyre Rivers Trust www.wyreriverstrust.org

Lancashire Wildlife Trust www.lancswt.org.uk

Living Seas North West www.livingseasnw.org.uk

Lancashire Marine Conservation Society www.lancashiremcs.org.uk

Royal Society of Biology www.rsb.org.uk

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

Fylde Bird Club www.fyldebirdclub.org

Fleetwood Museum www.fleetwoodmuseum.co.uk