Can you cycle around brockholes?
The Guild Wheel route makes the most of the different landscapes that surround the city, creating a rich and varied environment for everyone to enjoy. Please note that cycling is only permitted on the Guild Wheel Cycle Route that runs through the centre of the reserve.
Who owns brockholes?
the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire
Brockholes is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and has hosted over one million visitors since we opened in April 2011.
Do you have to pay to go to brockholes?
There is no entry fee at Brockholes but we do operate car parking charges. All profits from this are reinvested into the reserve, so when you pay you are helping to look after our reserve and the wildlife that calls it home!
What is there to do at Brockholes?
Activities
- Boat hire.
- Krazy Karts.
- Archery.
- Laser Clay Shooting.
- Brave the Cave.
- The Woodland Faerie Trail.
- Mini golf.
- Mini Tractors.
Can you swim at Brockholes?
There may be blue-green algae on Windermere which can be harmful to dogs and humans. Please be careful when swimming/paddling in the lake.
Can you take dogs to Brockholes?
Brockholes is a dog-free zone Dogs are welcomed on many of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s reserves but our sites are fragile environments that need to be protected against disturbance by dogs and man. At Brockholes wildlife has flourished since we opened because this is a sensitive habitat for our native creatures.
Does Brockholes have toilets?
The opening of the Visitor Village will include the Kestrel Kitchen with a take away food option, and the toilets.
Where is Brockholes nature reserve entrance?
From M6 North Bound: Just before the traffic lights, take the FIRST exit signed “Brockholes Nature Reserve” heading north over the river (adjacent to the off-ramp slip road). Follow this road left, round doubling back and under the slip road bridge to the site entrance.
Can you swim at brockholes?
Can dogs go to Brockhole?
We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads in: the gardens and grounds. the shop. the exhibition area. the main café and café terrace.
Can you swim at Brockhole on Windermere?
The UK’s biggest and best open water swim event, the John West Great North Swim, returns to the beautiful setting of Brockhole on Windermere for a fantastic, family-friendly open water swimming adventure. With distances ranging from 250 metres right up to a 10k there are options for all levels and abilities.
How much is it to visit Brockholes?
There is no entry fee at Brockholes but we do operate car parking charges. The income generated by car parking charges is really important to Brockholes Nature Reserve.