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Adventure & Outdoors

Abbey Lakes – Upholland / Orrell

March 7, 2021 by James Upjohn

A few pics of Abbey Lakes on the Upholland / Orrell border behind The Raj Gate. My kids love going here and during fry periods …

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Categories Adventure & Outdoors, Blog

Delph Clough, Skelmersdale

March 7, 2021February 27, 2021 by James Upjohn

This is the Clough that’s located behind Hillside Health Centre. How lucky are we to have such amazing green space in Skelmersdale. My kids love …

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Firswood Fisheries

July 9, 2020May 28, 2020 by James Upjohn
firswood fisheries

I took a drive over to Firswood Fisheries today. It has 50 Google reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 Google rating so I thought …

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Bluebells in Elmers Clough

July 8, 2020May 13, 2020 by James Upjohn
bluebells

This is a lovely picture of the bluebells on Elmers Clough. Be sure to visit in April – May to see our Cloughs covered in …

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Get Your Kids Moving During Lockdown With A New Bike From The Bikeworks

July 8, 2020March 20, 2020 by James Upjohn
the bike works skelmersdale

The Bike Works Skelmersdale Open 09:00 -17:00 Monday – Saturday. 2 Greenhey Pl, Skelmersdale WN8 9SA 01695 240321 Worried about your kids not getting enough …

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Categories Adventure & Outdoors, Shopping

Summer Street Park & Allotments

July 8, 2020March 18, 2020 by James Upjohn
summer street

Located behind Manfield, Ashurst Summer Street Parks and allotments provides the perfect start or finish to a walk along The Tawd Valley. My kids love …

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Children’s Parks & Outdoor space

July 8, 2020March 8, 2020 by James Upjohn
stanley coronation park

 I set out to find every park and children’s play area in Skelmersdale and record the facilities at each, with pictures. Every orange marker is …

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Love Skelmersdale & Its Natural Beauty

July 7, 2020March 3, 2020 by James Upjohn
Skelmersdale Hall Clough

Check out these places of interest in and around Skelmersdale. I’ve listed both biological heritage sites and other areas of interest for your enjoyment. The …

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Top 5 Places To Visit In Skelmersdale

July 7, 2020March 3, 2020 by James Upjohn

#5 Summer Street Park Featuring a zip-line, swings, slide & roundabout this park sits just off The River Tawd and is a great end to …

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Categories Adventure & Outdoors, Videos

Westheads Clough now officially listed on Google Maps

March 7, 2021February 29, 2020 by James Upjohn
westheads clough

Westheads Clough (Ashurst, Elmers Green & Birch Green), is now officially listed on Google Maps. I’ve created a listing for it and indexed it in …

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My Kids LOVE Cobbs Clough

July 8, 2020February 22, 2020 by James Upjohn
Cobbs Clough

How can you not love where you live when you have all this beauty right on your doorstep? Ashurst is gorgeous. I love that the …

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Cobbs Clough (Black Woods) Stroll

July 8, 2020February 10, 2020 by James Upjohn

A stroll through Cobb’s Clough this afternoon. This Clough runs on the northern border of Ashurst and is easily accessed from Newby Drive / Newton …

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