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The Pond Trail is a three year project that’s helping to involve local people with our historic but little-known network of ponds and wetlands.
Stretching from Kincraig Lake (Bispham Marsh) in the north to the reedbed off Holyoake Avenue in the south this green corridor includes twenty-three ponds.
Some of the ponds have great crested newts, others feature flowering dykes and reed beds. Many are regionally important too, classed as Biological Heritage Sites.
Everyone’s welcome to enjoy using the Pond Trail, whether it’s for exercise, cycling or a quiet stroll to watch the wildlife. There’s plenty of it to see!
We’d like to welcome everyone who wants to see more, find out what’s going on ... and maybe lend a hand too. The project is opening up access to nature by tackling issues such as invasive non-native plants, blocked footpaths, vandalism and litter. Our staff and volunteers are making sure that the local ponds and wetlands are properly surveyed and have management plans, helping raise the profile of this unique urban oasis.
We're one of 30 flagship Groundwork projects that form part of Operation Groundwork, a campaign to celebrate thirty years of Groundwork.
Why not give us a call soon on 01253 622222.
You can keep up to date with the Pond Trail on the Facebook Page.
Tuesday 30th October ,10-11.30am at the Community Orchard (Runcorn Road, Bispham) we will be celebrating national 'Apple Day'. Activities for children all relating to the humble apple. Saturday 24th November 1-3pm Tree Planting will take place - Meet at Moor Park Ave Car Park. Sunday 25th November 10am - 3pm Pond Management Day. Everyone welcome to help with the management work at Linden Pond, park at Moor Park Car Park and follow the signs to the pond. Saturday 1st December 10am - 12 noon 'Christmas Fun at the Orchard' (Runcorn Road, Bispham) Children's activity
Want to roll up your sleeves and help us create the Pond Trail? We're always looking for new volunteers. Read more
Learn new skills and have fun with the youth rangers Read more
...about your sightings of wildlife. And please send us your photos! Read more
