Getting here
53.55803, -2.74925
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, House Sparrow +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, House Sparrow +50 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Hawthorn, Hogweed +14 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Mystacides longicornis, Cheilosia albitarsis, Eristalis pertinax +241 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Mystacides longicornis, Cheilosia albitarsis, Eristalis pertinax +241 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Herb-Robert, Himalayan Balsam, Common Nettle +115 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Herb-Robert, Himalayan Balsam, Common Nettle +115 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rainford Linear ParkWalking route
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Standish Mineral LineCycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Main RouteCycling route13 m
Main RouteCycling route317 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Elmers Green Lanebridleway · 421 m
Wildlife to spot
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