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Gorse Hill Nature Reserve

Paths lead you through our mixed broadleaf and coniferous 6 acre woodland taking you past a wildlife pond and boardwalk flanked with wild flowers. Mown grassy paths through our 5 acre wildflower meadow allow you to stroll through and enjoy the wild flowers, butterflies and bees. Our polytunnel and heritage orchard are also open for self guided walks. Stunning views across the Lancashire Plain.

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. Self guided walk to our polytunnel and Heritage Orchard. 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 Sales Centre, the adjacent woodland and wildflower meadow is restricted to our normal opening times of Wednesdays and Saturdays 9.30 am to 4 pm, Sunday afternoons 1pm – 4pm when we also have our café open. All events are publicised on our website, Facebook and Twitter and display posters. 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).

Website:

https://www.gorsehillnaturereserve.co.uk

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve features

Location details

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve,
Holly Lane,
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

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Our Gorse Hill Heritage Orchard apple juice is also available. Refreshments in aid of Gorse Hill Nature Reserve.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-16:00

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.