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Great little view point for the dam.

Lovely viewing spot on a beautiful day

I've only just moved to this area. It's so beautiful for me and my dog for our local walk.

If you go down to the sunken garden between Sextons and the flower shop, you'll see the force of the water from the lower dam into Slitten Brook, and it flows into the Bridgewater canal

A Flash is a unique industrial legacy to Wigan and there are many around the Wigan area. Each are lakes formed as a result of mining subsidence. Scotsmans flash the largest of the “Wigan Flashes” is a designated site of scientific interest. This is due to the abundance of rare plant species, several species of orchid, extensive reed beds and migrating birds such as Reed and Sedge Warbler. Scotsmans flash is a beautiful place for a stop to enjoy the views.

Scotman's Flash is just 10 minutes from the centre of Wigan featuring a huge lake and lots of exciting experiences for everyone to enjoy. Scotman's Flash is the perfect place for water sports, whether you’re brand new to canoeing, sailing and kayaking or want to get your game on with courses and qualifications to match your skills.

The outflow goes to the Blackbrook Basin, part of the Sankey shipping. There are two of these drains in total. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3989954

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Carr Mill Dam originally provided hydroelectric power to a grist mill. It is the largest body of water in the district. The water area was expanded in the 1750s for navigation on the Sankey Canal and later for the railway (London and North Western Railway). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carr_Mill_Dam

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