Brand new this summer, take on WWT Martin Mere's incredible stretch of stepping stones as part of our Wet Meadow & Self-Guided Bug Hunting Area.
Built with an impressive 68 metres across the water and a total of 143 individual stones, it is believed to be the longest stretch of continuous stepping stones in Europe, making it an unforgettable experience right here in Lancashire.
And the adventure doesn't stop there. As you reach the end of the stepping stones, choose your next path with a dry route through colourful wildflowers and buzzing intersections, or a wet route to immerse yourself in the water through a unique sunken walkway.
Then, pick up an identification chart to see what miniature wildlife you can find living within our wetlands as part of a self-guided bug hunt. Will you discover a dazzling dragonfly, a hidden woodlouse, or maybe a centipede?
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The stepping stones are open each day, with summer opening hours of 9:30am-6pm and winter opening hours of 9:30am-4pm. However, the stepping stones may close in severe weather or for operational reasons.
WWT Martin Mere is based in Burscough, Lancashire (near Southport). When you arrive, head to the Wet Meadow & Self-guided Bug Hunting Area to reach our stepping stones.
Yes, the stepping stones are suitable for the whole family, with adult supervision at all times.
Yes, the stepping stones are included as part of your admission ticket or WWT membership.
No, immediately around the stepping stones the water is not deep. The area around each stone has been lifted to allow a safer experience for visitors.
Yes, there are three different crossing points on the stepping stones to allow people to pass one another. The stones are also wide and in most cases two people can stand on one stone.
