Pennington Flash

Pennington Flash Pennington Flash Nature Reserve is a place of natural beauty - attracting wildlife to its 70 hectare lake or "Flash" .
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Walkers, cyclists and horse riders benefit from well maintained paths and over 230 bird species keep bird watchers happy in one of the many hides overlooking the Flash. Facilities include: Information Centre, children’s play area, picnic and recreation areas, fishing on certain shores, sailing, windsurfing and rowing through Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club.

Heard of Run Talk Run? 👟🤍A weekly, friendly, free session focused on mental wellbeing, where you can get outdoors, move ...
15/06/2026

Heard of Run Talk Run? 👟🤍

A weekly, friendly, free session focused on mental wellbeing, where you can get outdoors, move at your own pace, and chat in a safe space.

Run or walk (or both!) - there’s no pressure to keep up. Share as much or as little as you like. Be a part of the group in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. No matter what, you'll be made to feel welcome by the lovely group and wonderful run leader, Stan 🫶

📅 Thursdays, 6:15pm
📍 Meet outside Leigh Leisure Centre, then head to Pennington Flash

To find out more, join the Run Talk Run group Heylo chat, linked in the comments 👇

The Memory Walk is returning to Pennington Flash this year 💙Be Well Wigan’s annual feel-good fundraiser in support of th...
13/06/2026

The Memory Walk is returning to Pennington Flash this year 💙

Be Well Wigan’s annual feel-good fundraiser in support of the Alzheimer's Society will be back next month, raising money and awareness in the fight against dementia.

Not just that - the Memory Walk is also about community, showing up for those who need us, and sharing stories of loved ones we’ve lost along the way. And while it’s an incredibly serious cause, it’s also a wholesome, heartwarming day out full of fun and smiles.

So please sign up and join Be Well here at Pennington Flash on Sunday 5 July from 11am.

Bring the family, get your friends to sponsor you, and enjoy a day out with a difference that really makes a difference 🫶

Head to the link in the comments to find out more! 👇

Orchid watch at Pennington Flash! 🌸It's an exciting time of year at the Flash, as we start to see lots of beautiful bloo...
10/06/2026

Orchid watch at Pennington Flash! 🌸

It's an exciting time of year at the Flash, as we start to see lots of beautiful blooms reaching their peak!

The Southern Marsh Orchid thrives in marshes and damp grassland, so its right at home here! It's also loved by pollinators, with bees, butterflies and other insects attracted to its nectar-rich flowers 🐝🦋

Have you spotted it yet? 🔎

📷 Joan Disley

It might be Monday, but we're already looking forward to the weekend and all the fun of parkrun! 🏃Not only do we have th...
08/06/2026

It might be Monday, but we're already looking forward to the weekend and all the fun of parkrun! 🏃

Not only do we have the wonderful Pennington Flash parkrun on site every Saturday morning, but our neighbours over at Leigh Sports Village also welcome the Leigh junior parkrun on Sundays!

Pennington Flash parkrun
👟 5km
📅 Saturdays, 9am
📍 Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

Leigh junior parkrun
👟 2km
📅 Sundays, 9am
📍 Leigh Sports Village

Come along to either free event and be sure to receive a warm welcome while you get your day off to a flying start!

A reminder that both events are entirely volunteer led. If you'd like to help out, please get in touch with the teams 🤝

Next week is Bike Week, the UK's biggest celebration of cycling run by Cycling UK 🚲As well as having amazing routes arou...
06/06/2026

Next week is Bike Week, the UK's biggest celebration of cycling run by Cycling UK 🚲

As well as having amazing routes around the Flash for you to enjoy on two wheels, you can also join Be Well Wigan for two special evening rides for the whole family!

Monday 8 June
🚲 Family Ride at Pennington Flash (5pm-6pm)
A fun 1-3 mile ride the whole family can enjoy together in a safe traffic-free space, surrounded by nature. Suitable for all ages!
🎟️ Book: https://orlo.uk/HjY3l or via the Be Well app

Thursday 10 June
🚲 Pedal Party at Pennington Flash (4pm-7pm)
Ride together as a family around a traffic-free route in the heart of our national nature reserve, build confidence and learn new cycling skills with fun games and activities!
🎟️ Book: https://orlo.uk/ZCoYz or via the Be Well app

The perfect excuse to get on your bike and into nature 🌿

This weekend, the ultimate endurance race comes to Pennington Flash! 💪On Sunday morning, athletes will take to the Flash...
04/06/2026

This weekend, the ultimate endurance race comes to Pennington Flash! 💪

On Sunday morning, athletes will take to the Flash to complete a 1.9km swim as part of the IRONMAN event, before heading off to finish a 90km bike ride and 21.1km run 🏃

Registered athletes will be on site on Saturday to complete their official swim practice 🏊

Coming along to spectate? Make sure to plan your visit accordingly! The event will mean some road closures around Pennington Flash on the Sunday 7 June, head to the IRONMAN website (linked in the comments) for further details!

Good luck to all those taking part 👏

It's and what better time to celebrate the amazing work of the Leigh Ornithological Society Pennington Flash Volunteer...
03/06/2026

It's and what better time to celebrate the amazing work of the Leigh Ornithological Society Pennington Flash Volunteer Group!

Not only this week but throughout the year, the hard working team of volunteers meet on site come rain or shine to tackle various projects around the Flash, maintaining habitats, planting, building, clearing invasive species and improving visitor experience along the way.

A huge thank you to the volunteers for their hard work week in, week out.

Would you like to get involved? They meet on Pennington Flash car park on Wednesdays at 9.30am. Just head along and be sure to receive a wonderfully warm welcome from the fabulous group 💚

Address

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve, St Helen's Road
Leigh
WN73PA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 7:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:45pm
Thursday 8am - 7:45pm
Friday 8am - 7:45pm
Saturday 8am - 7:45pm
Sunday 8am - 7:45pm

Telephone

+441942828535

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