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Airlift Hill

21 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

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 Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 311m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, Dock Bug, Hairy Shieldbug +125 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Red Campion, Silverweed, White Clover +111 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Delamere WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

61 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Birchwood to Sankey WayCycling route
Named routeRef B2SLocal cycle route
8 Black Bear ParkCycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route
5 Appleton ThornCycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
11 Whittle HallCycling route
Named routeRef 11Local cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
2 Warrington WatersCycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pedestrian entrance to Airlift Hill off roundabout

Pedestrian entrance to Airlift Hill off roundabout

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