The reserve is on the site of the former Ramsbottom Sewage Treatment Works, demolished in 1987. It lies within a bend of the River Irwell known as Summerseat Island. The sludge lagoons, which form the western part of the site, have been the location for re-vegetation trials by United Utilities as a method of drying out abandoned sewage sludge lagoons.
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call Summerseat Nature Reserve before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for Summerseat Nature Reserve is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Summerseat Nature Reserve to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
Summerseat Nature Reserve