Lunt Meadows is a reserve managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancaster, Manchester and North Merseyside. It is located adjacent to the meandering River Alt just north of Liverpool and consists of a matrix of pools and rough pasture that attract lots of winter wildfowl and waders. It overlooks extensive farmland that often holds large flocks of Pink-footed Geese. It is also a haven for both short-eared and barn owls.
Directions:
Meet at the reserve car park ready for a 10am departure.
Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve
Lunt Road
Thornton, Liverpool
Merseyside
L29 8YA
A number of paths run around the reserve. These are unsurfaced and can be rough underfoot, with a number of narrow kissing gates. There are a few bird hides/screens, but there is not a lot of shelter anywhere.
The paths can be wet after rain, so wellingtons are strongly recommended.
There are no toilets or facilities available on site.
Please text Hugh on 07527 828 571 if you intend to come along so he can alert you in the event of any changes to the plans.
NOTE: The reserve doubles as a Flood Mitigation scheme for the R. Alt, and it is deliberately flooded periodically!
There are numerous ways to reach Lunt Meadows. The post-code and attached maps will hopefully help you find the reserve car-park.
I take the dock road out of Liverpool towards Crosby, Formby and Southport.
After passing Crosby and Thornton on the A565, you reach the roundabout where it meets the A5758.
Take first exit here still on A565 towards Formby, Southport.
After 300 yards, turn right onto Long Lane.
Continue for half mile to junction and turn right onto Lunt Road.
Track entrance down to reserve car park is on left in c. 500 yards.
Hugh