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Bridges Playing Field

5 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

53.75506, -2.88987

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Starling, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Starling, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 62

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Cleveleys to LiverpoolWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 220kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route356 m
Named routeRef 62Length 356 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route722 m
Named routeRef 62Length 722 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route395 m
Named routeRef 62Length 395 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Buttercup Way off Harbour Lane, Warton

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Buttercup Way off Harbour Lane, Warton

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Nearby places

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🌱Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing FieldsUrban park4.8 km→🌱Freckleton Memorial Playing FieldsUrban park1.6 km→🌱Freckleton Memorial Playing FieldsUrban park1.6 km→🌱Freckleton War MemorialUrban park1.6 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park3.3 km→⛪Holy Trinity ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→

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