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Gorse Hill Nature Reserve

Situated on a sandstone ridge offering spectacular views across the Lancashire Plain, our wildflower meadow in summer is brimming with a wide variety of wildflowers and grasses. The meadow's wildlife pond is patrolled by dragonflies and damselflies and the air is full of butterflies and bees. Mown grassy paths take you through the meadow to enable close views of the flowers and insects.

Owner Info

  • Jonathan Atkins (Reserve Manager)
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
Gorse Hill Nature Reserve

About Gorse Hill Nature Reserve

Visitors are free to wander through the wildflower meadow and woodland. All refreshments, sales and donations in aid of Gorse Hill Nature Reserve (Registered Charity No. 327788 and recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service). Our wildflower meadow has been developed over 20 years as part of Gorse Hill Nature Reserve. The Reserve covers a total of 85 acres comprising of woodlands, meadows, wildlife ponds and heritage apple orchards. Public footpaths run through the Reserve and are open all year round. Visitor access to our Information Cabin, the adjacent woodland and wildflower meadow is restricted to our normal opening times of Wednesdays and Saturdays 9.30 am to 4 pm, except for special event days when we also have a cafe open. All events are publicised on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, posters and local press.

Website:

https://www.nwecotrust.org.uk

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve features

Location details

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve,
Ormskirk,
Lancashire,
L39 7HB

Directions to Gorse Hill Nature Reserve
A59 from L'pool past Royal Oak pub take 1st L Gaw Hill Lane turn R Holly Lane. From Preston follow A59 across T-lights at A570 J & at r'about. After Xing lights turn R Gaw Hill Lane turn R Holly Lane.

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • The woodland walk leading to the wildflower meadow has wheelchair accessible paths. Partial access to the meadow due to mown grass paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Gorse Hill Nature Reserve does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Gorse Hill Nature Reserve seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.