Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Bretherton Lane Wood
Greater Manchester
0.55 ha (1.36 acres)
Eatock Lodge
Greater Manchester
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL WOOD
Off the A58 Castle Hill Road, down wearish land and then left on to The Hoskers. The site consists of open water, marsh, grassland, scrub & mixed woodland. Regional importance for its breeding Toad population as well as supporting good numbers of Frogs, Smooth Newts and freshwater invertebrates. Butterflies recorded include Holly Blue, Gatekeeper & Speckled Wood whilst the site is also good for damselflies.