Just a 10 minute walk takes you to Jumbles reservoir, a popular walking area / country park which is host to many forms of wildlife. The name Jumbles appears during the 19th century, it is a variation of 'dumbles' which is a northern term for a ravine like valley with wooded sides down which tumbles a fast flowing stream. This reservoir is also fed from the Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs. Further below are some links to places of interest you may want to visit whilst staying at The Poplars.

Chester

Liverpool

Museum of Science & Technology

 

Manchester Airport

 

 

Liverpool Airport

 

 

North West Tourist Board

 

 

Manchester Journey Planner

 

 

 

Guide to the North West

 

 

Helmshore Textile Museum

 

 

Lancashire Links

 

 

This is Lancashire

 

Pendle

 

 

Peak District

 

 

Lake District

 

 

Trafford Centre

Blackpool Tower

Knowlsley Safari Park

Alton Towers