Gathurst Wharves is a striking example of nature taking over where humans left off. Having been isolated by the canal and the railway, it has remained relatively undisturbed for 100 years, developing an extraordinary number of habitats and species in ...
Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Haigh Hall and Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explor ...
The Flashes (or lakes) are a legacy of the town's industrial past and were formed as a result of mining subsidence. Some of the flashes were partially filled with colliery waste and ash from the nearby Westwood Power Station. Ince Moss Colliery close ...
Gathurst Wharves