Directions

Martin Mere Wetland Centre is located six miles from Ormskirk and 10 miles from Southport. It is easily accessible by public and private transport.

By car

Situated off the A59, the Centre is signposted from junction 8 on the M61, junction 3 on the M58 and junction 27 on the M6. It is free to park at the Centre.

Premier Taxi 01704 892000.

By rail

Martin Mere is accessible from no less than 3 mainline stations!

Visit: http://www.traveline-northwest.co.uk for details of North West timetables and journey planner.

Hire a bike

The Martin Mere Wetland Centre welcomes cyclists as an environmentally friendly and pleasant way to arrive at the centre. There are 8 Sheffield bike loops (for 16 bikes) at the centre.

Information on bike hire and how to travel without a car around Sefton and West Lancashire, please click on the following link: www.visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk

The Centre is situated on two cycle routes in West Lancashire: the New Lane Circuit (approximately 23.5 miles) and A Grand Tour of West Lancashire (approximately 37.8 miles). Details of the routes can be found at:

By coach

The centre has parking facilities for large coaches. Parking is free for coaches bringing visitors to the centre.

By air

Manchester Airport is just an hour drive from the Martin Mere Wetland Centre and Manchester Airport Train Station is on the Southport to Manchester train line, providing a direct route to New Lane Train Station, 0.8 miles from the Centre.