Beacon Lane, Up Holland, Lancashire WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancs.gov.uk
Directions:
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There is space to
walk, run, ride horses or bicycles, fly kites, or just get away
from it all and relax at Beacon Country Park - a combination of
flowing meadows and woodlands, commanding majestic views across the
Lancashire Plain to the west and the Pennine Hills to the
east.
Picnic areas, an orienteering course, nature trail, and bridle path
are open for everyone to enjoy. Close by is the Beacon Park Golf
Course, driving range, and visitor centre with refreshments and
bar.
Beacon Country Park is the base for the borough's Countryside
Ranger Service. The Ranger Service often run events and activities
to enhance your visit, and can provide added information from their
visitor services cabin alongside the visitor centre. For more
information about the Ranger Service, click on the link in the box
on the right of this page.
Beacon Country Park is West Lancashire Borough Council's main
countryside site, consisting of over 300 acres of rolling
countryside on the slopes of Ashurst Beacon above
Skelmersdale.
Whether on your own or with a group there is always something to do
at Beacon Country Park.
Green Flag status
Beacon Country Park, yet again scooped a prestigious Green
Flag award for 2010/2011. The accolade recognises the natural
beauty of the park for its welcoming, safe and maintained
environment and for its community involvement.
It is a huge success for our Ranger Service who make sure that the
park is well looked after and for their innovative approach towards
encouraging visitors to use the site.
Disabled access
Public toilets are situated next to the Ranger Centre, and provide
male/female and disabled toilet facilities.
Our 'Tramper' - off
road mobility scooter - is available to hire, free of charge.
For bookings and conditions of hire, please contact the
Rangers.
Management plan
Beacon Country Park and its management have direct strategic
importance to a wide range of regional and local priorities.
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