Three Sisters Local Nature Reserve — Attraction in Wigan

Great place to visit. Good for fishing,walking , dog walking.cycling or just to feed the ducks. There's a ranger hut on site ,various activities are on during the year. Some are free some have a nominal charge. During autumn time they organise bat walks (pre book) they provide an expert and the bat detectors and brought a bat along too. Really good for bringing kids . Free outdoor play area. Free parking and there's s couple of car park one near main lake and one about 1 minutes walk away if busy. Great location to park up and then walk to Haigh Hall along canal path. Approx 20 miles return and almost no roads. Done this route a few times and...

This place has grown so much. I really can't wait to return and explore some more. So many walks to criss cross your way around, easy paths, many suitable for prams/wheelchairs, plenty places to sit and contemplate, even picnic. There is an enclosed playground, bird feeding station to sit and look on, there is a hide, not always open as run by volunteers, nature reserve, wetlands, woods, interactive 'things of interest'.... there is a cafe that closes early, so check out times to avoid disappointment (dogs outside, but there is a covered area) some small business huts selling their wares... ...

Great visit until end when went back to car to find carpark had been locked with our car in. We checked before leaving our car to see if there was anything to say 'no parking' but there wasnt and a white van was there also. We have discovered since this carpark belongs to race track. They should display notification of this fact saying private or something. Fortunately for us a volunteer worker had a key that fit and was able to let us out. We had our 2 young grandchildren (2 &6) with us so it was no joke and spoilt...