| Wyre Estuary Country Park | |
| Type: | Country park |
| Location: | River Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England |
| Coords: | 53.8799°N -2.9796°W |
| Operator: | Wyre Council |
| Open: | Open all year |
| Map: | United Kingdom Borough of Wyre#Lancashire#England |
| Label: | Wyre Estuary Country Park |
| Mark: | Country parks.svg |
| Mark Width: | 16 |
Wyre Estuary Country Park is located in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. Established in 1991[1] and covering, it is situated on the western banks of the 28mile long River Wyre, near its mouth at the Irish Sea at Fleetwood. The Wyre estuary forms part of the southern boundary of Morecambe Bay.
From the park's car park, Fleetwood can be viewed to the north, and there are also vistas across the river to South Lakeland to the northeast, Over Wyre to the east and, beyond, the Bowland Fells.[2]
The park has received a Green Flag Award and a VisitEngland Award.[3] It is a starting point on the Wyre Way.
Cockle Hall, the former site of a cottage occupied by a family of thirteen, is located a short distance along the path. The ferryman who took people to and brought people from Wardleys 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 to Skippool 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 a boat ramp at the end of the car park on the left.
The park is a popular destination for ornithologists and botanists.[8]
The following birds have been seen in the park's vicinity:[8]
And the below wildflowers have been observed:[8]
See main article: Hillylaid Pool. Hillylaid Pool empties into the river after its journey.[9]