Where is Willow feature?

Willow feature is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 3YL), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.

How do I get to Willow feature?

The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA3 3YL.

Is Willow feature a protected site?

Yes — Willow feature is part of the THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH National Nature Reserve.

Is Willow feature free to visit?

Yes, Willow feature is free to enter.

How do I get to Willow feature?

The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 3YL.

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Willow feature

In or near Croft.

Free admission

Willow feature — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Newton-le-Willows · 3.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Willow feature is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hygroamblystegium varium is a species of moss in the Amblystegiaceae family. It has a cosmopolitan distribution. Hygroamblystegium varium is known to be able to use artificial light to grow in places which are otherwise devoid of natural light, such as Niagara Cave.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 53.4819, -2.5904
District: Wigan
Parish: Wigan, unparished area
Postcode: WA3 3YL
Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
Nearest railway station: Newton-le-Willows — 3.5 km

Sources

osm: node/9037244941 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Willow Feather-moss (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Castles · North West England

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Where to eat & stay near Willow feature

Places to stay

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Hostels · North West England

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Caravan parks · North West England

Ella View Lodge

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Caravan parks · North West England

Fairview Caravan Park

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Holly Bank Caravan Park

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Campsites · North West England

Hollinwood Scout Camp

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