MEETINGS: Once or twice a month on various days to minimise recurrent clashes with members' other commitments.

We are always happy to welcome new members. None of us claim to be experts but try to puzzle our way to the names of the organisms we find. If you are interested in joining us or want more information please contact us.

We usually meet at the Co-op car park, Church Road, New Mills at 10 am. The number on walks is limited only by having enough seats in cars. Attendance varies with members’ diaries, inclinations and the weather (we are sensible people, not masochists).

Come and join us. There's no limit to the number on the mailing list.

NEXT VISIT

Pennington Flash Country Park
Thursday 3 November 2026

Pennington Flash Country Park, nr Wigan, is a National Nature Reserve. The marshes and lake were formed by the collapse of former mine workings and the area then flooding.The main nature reserve features a number of hides and viewing areas for nature lovers and there is a network of paths around the lake enabling visitors to enjoy the varying scenery.

With its rich biodiversity, it has a good range of birds and on past visits we have seen water rail and long-tailed duck. It is also home to the rare willow tit. With 72 bird species recorded on Bird so far this October, there should be plenty to look for.

Given the mild autumn, there may still be some wildflowers in bloom.

Meet 10.00 am New Mills Coop car park to car share.

Please let Dave & Fred know if you are attending.

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