Explore Rixton Clay Pits
Once a brick clay quarry, Rixton Claypits [hyperlink Rixton Claypits local nature reserve | warrington.gov.uk] is thriving with wildlife and designated as internationally important with a Special Area for Conservation (SAC). This ex-industrial nature reserve boasts breeding great crested newts, known fondly as “Newtopia” within the ponds network and rich wildflowers in this undulating landscape. Explore the quiet tranquillity and feed your curiosity with information boards, viewing platforms, bridges and boardwalks bringing you closer to the wildlife.
Useful info
This nature reserve has a visitor centre with classroom space for hire, toilets including a separate disabled toilet and baby changing facilities. Well surfaced footpaths make it ideal for pushchairs and wheelchair access, with a variety of circular walks around the site. Dogs on leads are welcome. This site has a car park off Manchester Road (A57) and can be easily reached by the number 100 bus stop near Moat Lane.
The reserve is owned by Warrington Council and has a Ranger Service present.
Opening times
The nature reserve can be accessed 24 hours a day.
Address
Rixton Claypits Visitor Centre, Manchester Road, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6EB
Useful info
This nature reserve has a visitor centre with classroom space for hire, toilets including a separate disabled toilet and baby changing facilities. Well surfaced footpaths make it ideal for pushchairs and wheelchair access, with a variety of circular walks around the site. Dogs on leads are welcome. This site has a private car park off Manchester Road (A57) and can be easily reached by the number 100 bus stop near Moat Lane.
Opening times
The nature reserve can be accessed 24 hours a day.
Address
Rixton Claypits Visitor Centre, Manchester Road, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6EB
