Ashton's and Neumann's Flashes
Wheelchair accessible
Formed by the collapse of salt mines and later used for dumping industrial waste, these lakes are now part an unusual, biodiverse parkland.

📜 Lakes formed by collapsed salt mines, now a biodiverse parkland.
🔍 Known for unique flora and fauna due to high salinity and alkalinity.

Why Go

🌿 See rare plants usually found by the seaside
🦋 Observe unusual insects like dingy skipper butterfly
🚶 Enjoy easy, level circular trails for casual walks
♿ Accessible for people with mobility impairments

Tips

🅿️ Small car park available to the west of Ashton’s Flash.
🚆 Easily reached on foot from Northwich, which has good public transportation links.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (October-March), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (April-September).

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