This was another nature reserve i briefly visited on my way back from somewhere else, not had a chance to revisit. The reserve was once used to extract clay for Rixton Brickworks, now reclaimed by nature with nature trails and lots of ponds. It is famous as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and also has a large breeding population of Great Crested Newts, I did not see any on my visit whcih was a shame, I have only ever seen them when I was a lot younger.

It looks like a nice place to walk round, however some of the walkways were a bit slippy, especially if they are wet,  and if you don't keep to the paths then expect to get your feet wet, parts of the reserve are wetlands. I did see anglers in the north pool, apparently Warrington Angling Association have exclusive angling rights.

I hope to update this description at a later date.

Map of Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve, Rixton, Warrington (Click photo for larger map)

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Rixton Brickwork Chimneys, Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Rixton

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum), Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Rixton

Common Toad (Bufo bufo), Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Rixton

Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Rixton, Warrington, Cheshire

for more information visit Rixton Nature Reserve on Warrington Borough Council Website