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| Places to Visit on the Fyldecoast
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| The Wyre Estuary Country Park
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The Wyre Ecology Centre at Stanah
provides a Tourist Information Centre, a Lecture Theatre/Classroom as well as a
base for the Countryside Ranger Service. The Centre has been open since 1991
and was jointly funded by Wyre Borough Council and I.C.I. Hillhouse
International. The Centre staff and Ranger Service who are also based from the
building are there to give advice and information.
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The Wyre Estuary Country Park includes
the whole estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End up river as far as the Shard
Bridge. An extensive network of public paths runs throughout the park and will
help you to discover the area, including Stanah, Skippool Creek, Wardleys
Creek, Burrows Marsh and Barnaby's Sands.
In particular the fine
riverside path offers excellent views over the estuary. For bird watchers there
is a bird hide and a slipway for those keen to be out on the water. Special
attention has been made to ensure that the Country Park is welcoming for all
its' visitors, including those with special needs, and we are proud to hold the
"B.T. Countryside Access for All" national award. This means that wherever
possible the facilities have been designed to cater for visitors of all
abilities.
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The Visitor
Centre is accessible for wheelchair users with lowered counters and shelves
and there is ample parking space and toilet facilities on site. There are level
surfaced paths and picnic tables around the country park and these are ideal
for people with wheelchairs or pushchairs. For blind or partially sighted
visitors there is a three-quarter mile circular trail with tapping rail and an
accompanying self guided tape which can be hired from the Centre. The bird hide
also has easy access with low viewing for wheelchair users.
Wyreside Ecology
Centre
Wyre Estuary Country Park
River Road, Stanah
Thornton FY5 5LR
Telephone
01253 857890
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