RUMWORTH LODGE
 

This site guide is taken from the previous county birding website and was written by Judith Smith, a new, updated guide is currently in preparation.

This large shallow reservoir lies in a gentle depression on the west side of Bolton’s ring road and despite its proximity to a large housing area is surprisingly infrequented. Two islands created by Lancashire Wildlife Trust allow Oystercatchers and Little Ringed Plovers to breed, with Common Terns recently successful. The surrounding farmland is sympathetically managed, encouraging Redshank and Snipe. Depending on water levels, exposed mud attracts passage waders. Tufted Duck and both grebes breed, and recent rarities include Pectoral Sandpiper, Avocet, Little Egret and Purple Sandpiper. Morning visits are best when the sun is behind you.
Access is from the A58 ring road, Beaumont Road (ample parking) where there is a not-too-obvious stile on the crown of the slight hill, on the south side of the lights halfway along. Not suitable for disabled access.

View of Rumworth Lodge, looking south