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Ford Park

1 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Doggett Ford Park · CC BY-SA 3.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.31582, -2.74241

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Best for

6 activities

Playgrounds

Strong match

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Strong match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Good match

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Family friendly

Good match

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Good match

Urban park — open green space

Free

Hiking

Moderate match

Named hiking route nearby: Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, Sizergh

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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11 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km▾
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Scout ScarWalking route▾
Named routeRef Miles Without Stiles 4Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Sizergh Fell, SizerghWalking route4 km▾

The traditional agricultural estate surrounding Sizergh offers views of the Lakeland Fells, Pennines & Morecambe Bay, as well as an array of animals, birds, butterflies & wildflowers. Mostly grassy paths, steep, uneven surfaces & gates.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, SizerghWalking route8.8 km▾

Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Accessible Garden Route, SizerghWalking route500 m▾

Sections of this trail are seasonal access.

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 378 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 378 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 20 m▾

Steep slope

Public pathpublic footpathLength 20 mSurface asphaltIncline downPath type: cycleway
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 296 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 296 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

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67 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route▾

Temporary redirection of NCN 6 due to storm damage

Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route39 m▾
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 6Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this urban park

Ford Park is a urban park covering 1 hectares.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Doggett Ford Park

📷 Wikipedia · Doggett Ford Park · CC BY-SA 3.0

Doggett Ford Park

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

🅿️

Parking

4 nearby · 389m

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Picnic spot

4 · 221m away

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Playground

140m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Abbot Hall Recreation GroundUrban park900 m→🌱Miller FieldUrban park1.1 km→✦SIZERGH CASTLEHistoric site4 km→🌱Castle HillUrban park1.2 km→🌱Friends House GardenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park0 m→