Mere Sands Wood

Mere Sands Wood Welcome to Mere Sands Wood a beautiful 42 hectare nature reserve in the heart of West Lancashire.

Have you explored one of Mere Sands Wood's wonderful walking trails yet? With 42 hectares of adventure at your fingertip...
12/06/2026

Have you explored one of Mere Sands Wood's wonderful walking trails yet? With 42 hectares of adventure at your fingertips, there's hours of wild fun to be had. View our map below 🗺️ ⬇️

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/AVJT50VhnAR

From Wednesday to Friday, choose from a delicious selection of homemade cakes, scones and traybakes with a hot drink for...
11/06/2026

From Wednesday to Friday, choose from a delicious selection of homemade cakes, scones and traybakes with a hot drink for just £5 in our rest at the reserve deal 🍰

End your walk with a well earned treat ☕

Plan your visit to Mere Sands Wood here: https://ow.ly/7Xqy50YFEYh

What is your favourite sighting of all time from Mere Sands Wood? 🦌🦅🦋We're on Day 10 of where we're celebrating all th...
10/06/2026

What is your favourite sighting of all time from Mere Sands Wood? 🦌🦅🦋

We're on Day 10 of where we're celebrating all things wildlife. We want to know what your favourite sightings have been from any of your visits to the reserve!

Whether it was a rare damselfly or a robin that simply made your day, tell us your favourite sightings in the comments 👉

Ever wanted to learn more about our wonderful wildlife? Why not join one of our guided walks and learn from our knowledgeable guides! See all our upcoming walks here: https://ow.ly/Htl550Z8QYH

Looking for a new pair of binoculars? Browse a selection of binoculars, scopes, photography and thermal imaging equipmen...
09/06/2026

Looking for a new pair of binoculars? Browse a selection of binoculars, scopes, photography and thermal imaging equipment from leading manufacturers over at Brockholes this weekend at the North West Optics and Outdoors Show 🔭

With outdoor and nature themed stalls including dried flower arrangements, willow sculptures, nature photography prints and more!

Learn something new on a guided walk or conservation talk throughout the weekend 🗺️

Get your free tickets here: https://ow.ly/FrLw50Z8Sc2

Discover the wonderful wildlife at Mere Sands Wood on our guided nature walk 🌳A brilliant opportunity to learn about the...
08/06/2026

Discover the wonderful wildlife at Mere Sands Wood on our guided nature walk 🌳

A brilliant opportunity to learn about the reserve and its inhabitants from our knowledgeable reserve officers!

📍Mere Sands Wood
🗓️ Sunday 28th June
⏰10am - 12pm
£6 per person, proceeds support the Lancashire Wildlife Trust in our work to create, protect and manage habitats to create a better future for our wildlife.

Find out more and book here: https://ow.ly/lMkO50YR8ia

We wanted to round up by showing just how diverse our opportunities are. Our volunteers get involved in anything from ...
07/06/2026

We wanted to round up by showing just how diverse our opportunities are. Our volunteers get involved in anything from planting trees, to working in our cafe, to counting shark egg cases, to joining our Youth Council - and so much more. 🌍

They tell us that the time they give is incredibly rewarding, allowing them to meet new people and build on their skills. ⭐

Why not join us? Who knows, you might spot yourself in our Volunteers' Week posts next year! Take a look at our opportunities: https://www.lancswt.org.uk/volunteer 👀

Summer is here! Although the weather this week may not show it 🌦️Regardless of the weather, there's plenty to explore at...
06/06/2026

Summer is here! Although the weather this week may not show it 🌦️

Regardless of the weather, there's plenty to explore at our nature reserves this month such as blooming wildflowers, vibrant insects, summer migrant birds, and so much more. Not forgetting June's packed calendar of events, including North West Optics and Outdoors Show, 30 Days Wild and Manchester Festival of Nature!

Find out what to see and do in June: https://ow.ly/JWkA50Z35BW

We had some fantastic wildlife sightings in May including cuckoos, mandarin ducks, hare and roe deer 🦌With the lovely we...
05/06/2026

We had some fantastic wildlife sightings in May including cuckoos, mandarin ducks, hare and roe deer 🦌

With the lovely weather over the last couple of weeks, we have been seeing lots of lovely butterfly sightings including red admiral, speckled wood, painted lady, common blue, brimstone and orange tip 🦋

We've also had some brilliant dragonfly and damselfly sightings including azure damselfly, four spotted chaser and red damselfly.

We're looking forward to seeing what June brings!

Have you visited recently? Let us know your sightings in the comments 👉

Did you know...our delicious scones and cakes are baked on site by our fantastic staff and volunteers 🍰Do you love bakin...
04/06/2026

Did you know...our delicious scones and cakes are baked on site by our fantastic staff and volunteers 🍰

Do you love baking? We're looking for catering volunteers to join our friendly team!

Apply here: https://ow.ly/zjNL50Z10pB

We're on Day 3 of and we want to see your recent wildlife photos from Mere Sands Wood 📸This image of a common blue but...
03/06/2026

We're on Day 3 of and we want to see your recent wildlife photos from Mere Sands Wood 📸

This image of a common blue butterfly was captured by one of our fantastic volunteers on a wander around the reserve 🦋

Show us your photos in the comments 👉

Learn more about our wonderful wildlife at Mere Sands Wood on a guided walk, see all our upcoming walks here: https://ow.ly/u9GB50Z65aH

📸 Mark Lazenby

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The Wildlife Trust, Mere Sands Wood, Holmeswood Road
Ormskirk
L401TG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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