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RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE
MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE
The Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated a
Local Nature Reserve in 1996. The new waymarked trails, of
differing lengths, are up and running and all start from the Visitor
Centre. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from the
Visitor Centre, Black Swan, Ye Olde Red Lion, Glazebrook Post
Office, Hollins Green Village Shop and local churches.
Information on what’s on in Warrington’s Parks and Green Spaces
is available by visiting: warrington.gov.uk (link - Parks)
Groups wishing to visit the Claypits or utilise the Visitor Centre can
contact the Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or email:
Rangers@warrington.gov.uk
The Rangers ask that visitors with dogs enjoy the Claypits, but
please keep their pets on the lead at all times so as to encourage
wildlife to the area.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS
Walking
The area has several footpaths some of which can be enjoyed by
following a series of local walks ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ - see p.19.
Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook
Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets
available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench,
Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 2124
Strictly Members Only:-
Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch.
Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238
River Mersey, Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches
Prince Albert Angling Society - paas.co.uk
Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public
House, Latchford. Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench.
Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment
Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office
or on line at postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence
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