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Pinfold Picnic Area

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Blackbird
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Towngate Tearoom — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Picnic day out

Strong match

Free

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Eristalis pertinax +62 more · last seen 2026

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Bifid Crestwort, Japanese Knotweed, Hart's-Tongue +139 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

18 signed routes nearby · 40 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mary Towneley LoopWalking route

Forms part of Pennine Bridleway National Trail

Named routeRegional walking route
Todmorden Centenary WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Warland Reservoir to Calder Valley)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Todmorden Centenary Way LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Crags Walk, Hardcastle CragsWalking route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Slater Bank Lanepublic footpath · 21 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 21 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: service
Slater Bank Lanepublic footpath · 54 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 54 mSurface settPath type: track
Back Lanepublic footpath · 51 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 51 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
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Cycling

72 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Route 68Cycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route113 m
Named routeRef 68Length 113 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route45 m
Named routeRef 66Length 45 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Calder Aire LinkMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
North Wellbridleway · 231 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 231 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Facilities

Café

Towngate Tearoom · 93m

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Parking

Towngate car park · Free · 12m

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Toilets

117m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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