| Wyre Estuary Country Park | |
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 A footpath leading south, running parallel to a riverside path to the east | |
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| Type | Country park |
| Location | River Road,Thornton-Cleveleys,Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°52′48″N2°58′47″W / 53.8799°N 2.9796°W /53.8799; -2.9796 (Wyre Estuary Country Park) |
| Area | 0.79 acres (0.32 ha) |
| Created | 1991 (34 years ago) (1991) |
| Operated by | Wyre Council |
| Open | Open all year |
Wyre Estuary Country Park is located inThornton-Cleveleys,Lancashire, England. Established in 1991[1] and covering 0.79 acres (0.32 ha),[2] it is situated on the western banks of the 28-mile (45 km) longRiver Wyre, near its mouth at theIrish Sea atFleetwood. The Wyre estuary forms part of the southern boundary ofMorecambe Bay.
From the park's car park, Fleetwood can be viewed to the north, and there are also vistas across the river toSouth Lakeland to the northeast,Over Wyre to the east and, beyond, theBowland Fells.[2]
The park has received aGreen Flag Award, aVisitEngland Award, as well as Northwest Britain in Bloom Gold Awards in the Large Park Category in 2023 and 2024.[3] It is a starting point on theWyre Way.
Cockle Hall, the former site of a cottage occupied by a family of thirteen, is located a short distance along the path. Theferryman who took people to and brought people fromWardleys Creek,[4] on the opposite side of the river, also lived there.[5]
The park's main feature is its network of footpaths that either follow the course of the river to the east, eventually leading toSkippool Creek, or an inland route over grassland.[6]
A café is situated just inside the main gates, at the end of River Road,[6][7] while aboat ramp at the end of the car park on the left.
The park is a popular destination forornithologists andbotanists.[8]
The following birds have been seen in the park's vicinity:[8]
And the below wildflowers have been observed:[8]
Hillylaid Pool empties into the river after its 4.55 miles (7.32 km) journey.[9]