54 Outdoor Photograph February 2018Plover Scar lighthouse, Lancashire
S
itting just off the coast at
Cockersand, Lancashire, this 19th
century brick-and-wood lighthouse
is built on a rock shelf at the mouth of the
river Lune. Plover Scar is accessible on
foot at low tide and the rocks provide
wonderful foreground interest to an
already photogenic building.How to get there From Lancast er, take
the A588 south for approximately fi vemiles. Turn right on to Moss Lane at
Upper Thurnham, signed Cockerham
Sands caravan park. At the end of
Moss Lane turn left on to Slack Lane
and follow the road to the coast , where
free parking is available in front of
Bank House farm. Walk north along
the coast al path for around half a mile
until you see the lighthouse.
What to shoot The lighthouse looks
best when the tide is out; as the waterNeumann’s Flashes, Cheshire
N
eumann’s Flashes is a former
waste lime lagoon (now reclaimed)
on the outskirts of Northwich.
The delightful lake is known locally for
its myriad birdlife, and over the last few
years wildlife hides and viewpoints have
been constructed at diff erent locations
around the water.How to get there From the A533 in
the centre of Northwich, follow signs
for Manchest er A559, heading east on
Chest er Way. Aft er half a mile take the
second exit at the large roundabout,
signed Wincham and Marst on, and park
in the lay-by approximately half a mile
further on the left -hand side. The short
walk to Neumann’s Flashes st arts here.What to shoot Tall grasses backed by
trees in a lakeside environment. Free
hides available for wildlife photography.
Best time of day The lake is surrounded
by trees and a circular path, so it is a
good location any time of day. Sunrise
and sunset provide the best light; frost
and snow add to the atmosp here.
Food/drink Clock Tower, Chest erway,
Northwich, CW9 5LS, 01606 333967,
joseph-holt.com.Accommodation Premier Inn,
Northwich South, London Road,
Left wich, Northwich, CW9 8EG,
0871 527 8832, premierinn.com.
Other times of year Neumann’s
Flashes also looks great in late autumn
when the trees surrounding the lake turn
gold and the grasses grow tall.
Ordnance Survey map OL 267
Nearby locations Anderton Boatlift
(3 miles); Jodrell Bank (8 miles).2 miles from Glasson • 6 miles from Lancast er ACCESS RATING
© Ade Gidney½ mile from Northwich • 26 miles from Manchest er ACCESS RATING
© Alan Novellirecedes it reveals the rocks, providing
great foreground interest. When the tide
is in you will need a longer focal length to
pick out the lighthouse from the shore.
Best time of day Sunrise or sunset
when the tide is out, so check tide times.
Food/drink The Manor Inn, Main Street,
Cockerham, LA2 0EF, 01524 791252,
themanorinn.co.uk.
Accommodation The Stork Inn,
Corricks Lane, Conder Green, LA2 0AN,
01524 751234, thest orkinn.com.
Other times of year This is a location
that will work all year round depending
on the weather and tide.
Ordnance Survey map Explorer 296
Nearby locations Cockersand Abbey
(¼ mile); Lancast er canal at Glasson
(2 miles).54-57 VP at a glance 227_SW.indd 54 18/12/2017 15:39