Field Trip - Pennington Flash

Name: Field Trip - Pennington Flash
Start: 2026-02-24T09:00:00+00:00
Location: Pennington Flash

Schedule

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Pennington Flash | Leigh, EN

Pennington Flash Country Park is a 200-hectare (490-acre) country park located near Leigh in Greater Manchester and has six hides to view the birds from. Over 230 bird species have been recorded on site.
Officially designated an NNR by Natural England in October 2022 in recognition of their remarkable natural beauty and immense ecological importance, these precious wetland habitats were originally and uniquely formed by the ‘flash’ flooding of former coal mining sites
Leader: Dot
Tel: 07917 567395
Booking essential
E-mail: [email protected]
Cost: there are car parking charges
Attendance Limits: Remember that some trips may have limited availability; details are provided for each trip.
Anyone is welcome to join our field trips, especially beginners and newcomers.
Field trips may occasionally be altered or cancelled at short notice, often due to adverse weather or poor ground conditions.
Therefore, please contact the trip leader a few days beforehand to confirm final details and secure your booking.
Otherwise, if the leader is unaware of your attendance, they cannot notify you of any last-minute changes.
Footwear: Sturdy shoes suitable for diverse terrain.
Attire: Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing.
Refreshments: Remember to bring a packed lunch and beverages.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]