Woodlands, Clayton-Le-Moors
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Leaflet Outside.ai 24/8/11 13:06:08 Hyndburn Wheels for All Location & Directions The Woodlands will be used by the local disability The Woodlands is located in Clayton-le-moors next cycling centre. The newly surfaced paths are ideal for to the main Whalley Road (A680), opposite Sparth the specially adapted bikes and provide individuals with House. a ‘realistic’ cycling experience within a safe, yet stimulating environment. the the For more information on Hyndburn Wheels for All Great Harwood woodlands contact: A680 J8 woodlands [email protected] Clayton-le-moors M65 Rishton A678 J7 A679 Church Come and J6 E A679 Accrington x p A679 l o r A680 A56 e Oswaldtwistle ! Not to scale, not all roads are shown. © Crown copyright. LCC Licence No. 100023320 2011. By Car Whalley Road (A680) heading north towards Whalley and Clitheroe turn right into Clayton Hall Drive, parking is available at the Wilson Playing Field PROSPECTS Foundation site. Heading south from Whalley turn left into Hyndburn’s environmental charity, PROSPECTS Clayton Hall Drive. Foundation has worked with many young people to By Bus create sculptures and carry out woodland management Hyndburn Circular bus numbers 6, 6A, 7, 7A and and other activities in The Woodlands. Volunteers from get off at the Sparth House bus stop, Clayton and beyond will be involved with looking after The Woodlands is opposite Sparth House. the woodland for both wildlife and the people who will Mon to Sat ~ every 20mins, Sun ~ every 60mins use it. The Clayton with Altham PROSPECTS Panel is the area’s local volunteer group who meet on a monthly The Woodlands is owned and maintained by basis. For more information about PROSPECTS Hyndburn Borough Council: Community Services Foundation see our website: Willows Lane Depot www.prospectsfoundation.org.uk Willows Lane Accrington BB5 ORT The Woodlands Improvements have been supported by: Cycling Projects Big Lottery Fund Community Spaces Tel: 01254 388111 Prospects Foundation Lancashire County Council Email: [email protected] Groundwork Lancashire Environmental Fund www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk Printed on recycled stock LU19 Leaflet Inside.ai 24/8/11 12:56:57 P e n d le Clayton Hall Drive The Woodlands is an area of natural beauty in The Woodlands is great for both groups and A v Clayton-le-moors. It is a wooded area with a network e individuals who want to experience the wonderful of footpaths open to the public all year round. sights, sounds and smells that the trees, plants and Lynw wildlifeSports bring to the area. It's a fantastic place to ood A P ve avilion Car come withPa rkchildren to follow the nature trail or to hunt for the various pieces of wildlife art around the site. See how many animals you can find but look carefully as some of them are well hidden! Owl, Dragon, Frog, Dragonfly… Following consultation with the local community and user groups, funding was secured for a range of improvements including better access; habitat management; a wonderful nature trail; 1 artwork including a carved wooden owl and new On my visit I seating. have seen... 2 3 Key All Weather Tarmac Paths 4 Seating, Resting Places Nature Trail Stopping Points 5 Whalley Road Wilson’s Playing Fields 1 On my Community groups helped with the sapling visit I 2 clearance; children from Clayton Youth and have Woodlands 3 Community Centre contributed to art works and local Care Home heard... schools and Park View Day Centre have been 4 involved in creating artwork for the information boards around the site. 5 The improvements were completed in spring 2011. et n Stre Milto Based on Ordnance Survey Mapping with the Permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office ©W Crownarw copyright.ick Avenue LCC Licence Nº 100023320 2012. Not to Scale Not all Roads are Shown.