The West Pennine Moors support a wide diversity of plant and animal life, together with a number of important SSSIs or “Sites of Special Scientific Interest”. The moorland itself is a unique environment, but the surrounding area is also rich in wetlands, lakes, rivers and woodland.
Here’s a list of the local wildlife we’ve managed to photograph, and where you might see it.
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
