Balsam Bash Doffcocker Lodge

Thursday 11 June 2026 | 10am - 2pm but feel free to leave at any time, no obligation to stay the full time

Friends of Captains Clough are hosting a Balsam Bash at Doffcocker Lodge Country Park

Meeting point: Car park at Doffcocker Lodge, off Chorley Old Road, Heaton Avenue, Old Kiln Lane or Moss Bank Way. 

Join us to help stop the spread of Himalayan Balsam. Every year we fail to act Himalayan Balsam spreads dramatically. Our mission is to empower people with the information and confidence to tackle Himalayan Balsam where they live

  • Meet like-minded people
  • Light outdoor activity
  • Suitable for ages 6+ (with adult supervision)
  • No experience required!

Bring gloves, sturdy shoes and a drink. Long tops and trousers recommended.

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