Parson's Meadow Greater Manchester
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Site Location Details
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- Latitude\Longitude: 53.53768 , -2.64536
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Site Details
Little-watched but interesting site, a short distance south of Wigan town centre. Located between the A49 (Warrington Road) and the B5238 (Poolstock Lane) with the River Douglas forming the northern boundary. A council-owned site containing two small lakes with much fringing vegetation; also planted meadow areas and developing woodland.
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Directions
From B5238 Poolstock Lane south of Wigan town centre take Morton Avenue and turn immediately right onto Keats Avenue. Park in vicinity of St. Jude's Rugby Club and cross playing field to footbridge. Alternatively, from A49 Saddle Junction walk along Halfords side of River Douglas under railway bridge onto Parson's Meadow. Wigan North-Western and Wallgate railway stations are both less than 30 minutes' walk. Numerous buses pass through the Saddle Junction. The Wigan Flashes are on the opposite side of the B5238.Access
Open access.Parking
On Keats Avenue by St. Judes RLFC.Opening Times
Any reasonable time.Facilities
None.Key Areas / Routes
Footpaths go right around and also bisect the lakes. The main habitats are between the lakes and the River Douglas. The site is probably most productive early morning due to the proximity of housing on the southern side of the site.Did you know that you can submit photographs to be included in this sites image gallery?
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British & Irish Records Archive Parson's Meadow
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