West Lancashire Borough Council Homepage
Search bar loading

Fairy Glen, Appley Bridge

 Off Sparrow Hill (A5209), Appley Bridge, Lancashire
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancs.gov.uk

Directions: Get directions to Fairy Glen (external link)

One of the most picturesque woodlands in the borough, the small clough valley of Fairy Glen can be found near Appley Bridge.

The secluded atmosphere of the Glen provides an ideal home for a variety of wildlife.

Designated as a Biological Heritage Site for its ancient woodland of oak, birch, ash and alder, the woodland floor may be covered with bluebells, wild garlic, ferns, and red campion.

The waters of Sprodley Brook have, over time, cut down through the underlying sandstone to create the steep Fairy Glen valley, which has spectacular waterfalls and cliff faces.

The Fairy Glen Circular walk is one of a series put together by the Ranger Service and available as one of our Self Guided Trails.

The walk through Fairy Glen links to the wider countryside through the local path system.

Disabled access

If you download the site map at the top of this page the index highlights wheelchair friendly paths.

 

Related information

Last Updated: 8/15/2011

Popular tasks
Here to help
Here to listen
Ideas to inspire
Your West Lancs

Enter your house, street or postcode to find information about where you live

 

West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, West Lancashire L39 2DF
Tel: 01695 577177 | Email: customer.services@westlancs.gov.uk