Wildlife to see Look out for Shelduck and Redshank at Wyre Estuary Top Tip Skippool.

Explorer A local tide table is One day itinerary important for you to plan your route around the high tides which can affect some of the Wyre Way paths and also to plan the best times Getting started; to watch the roosting birds Make your way out of Poulton north east along which move to different Starting Breck Road to the River Wyre Roundabout, feeding grounds at high and Point cross over this and look out for the brown sign low tide. to Skippool. Cross over the roundabout and take the fi rst right turn to Skippool Creek.

Poulton–le-Fylde Railway Station Head along the Wyre way to Fleetwood and catch the Knott-End Ferry Lunch Suggestion Follow the Wyre Way on foot to Rossall Point and Fleetwood to catch the Ferry or cycle to Fleetwood. At Knott-End on foot follow the Wyre Way to Shard Bridge and then follow the cycle route to the River Finishing Wyre Roundabout at Poulton. Point Approx length of time; Walk time 3 hours to the Ferry. 10 minute MORECAMBE Ferry and 3.5 hours to Poulton along BAY Cycle or walk to the Wyre the Wyre Way. Estuary Country Park along the Wyre Way. Find yourself a picnic bench with a view of the estuary and enjoy some alfresco dining. We saw Bar-tailed Follow the Wyre Way past the Sailing Club Don’t forget to pack your picnic with local keeping to the waymarked path suitable for Godwits at Knott-End. treats such as Tasty Lancashire Cheese! cyclists and walkers along to the Wyre Estuary Country Park. Don`t forget your binoculars to spot Double check your route using the estuary bird life along the way. OS map Explorer 296 LANCASHIRE 15 mins by Approx length of time; cycle or 60 mins on foot. Top Tip KeepSakes WHAT WILL YOU TAKE HOME? Don’t forget to consult a tide table when If the weather is wet why planning your visit, the path can be under water Wildlife to see at high tides over 9m not try Fylde Country Life The River Wyre marks the southern Museum at Farmer Parrs boundary of Morecambe Bay, one of the or Fleetwood Museum. most important sites for wildfowl and waders in Great Britain.

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