Parks, play areas and sports facilities - Lomeshaye Marsh Nature Reserve
Address
Off Kirby Road, Nelson. BB9 6RS
Information
Directions
On foot: From Nelson or Brierfield town centres follow the A682 to the roundabout, then cross over the M65 roundabout and follow Churchill Way before turning left onto Kirby Road which leads to the reserve.
Train: Hourly services to Brierfield or Nelson stations on the Preston to Colne line, then on foot as above (approx 1 mile).
Bus: Nos. 20-28 every 10 minutes from Burnley, Nelson or Colne and stopping at the Waggon and Horses pub.
Leeds Liverpool Canal: 500m from the canal on the other side of the M65 between junction 12 and Whitefield.
Site Information
Size: 2 hectares, 2.8 acres
Designated: February 2005
A group of different habitats including ponds and swamp, trees and scrub, grassland and riverside banking, on the site of a former sewage works. A timber building with a turf roof and a bird hide has been constructed but is only open by prior arrangement.
Nearest Town: Lomeshaye, Nelson
Grid Reference: SD 846 376 (centre)
OS Maps: Landranger 103 Blackburn (1:50,000), Outdoor Leisure 21 South Pennines (1:25,000)
Ownership: Pendle Borough Council
Status: County Wildlife Site (Biological Heritage Site)
Nearest toilets: Town Hall, Market Street , Nelson
Other details: Part of the Tackler's and Water Power walking trails.