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