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Carr Bridge Playing Fields

5 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Magpie
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Victoria Cottage Tearooms — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Magpie, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Magpie, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wakefield WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Low Farm Lanepublic footpath · 10 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 10 mPath type: service
Low Farm Lanepublic footpath · 193 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 193 mPath type: service
Low Farm Lanepublic footpath · 342 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 342 mPath type: service
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Wakefield WheelCycling route
Named routeRef WheelLocal cycle route
Wonders of WakefieldCycling route
Named routeRef WoWLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Carr Lane Pavilion, Ackworth Moor Top

Carr Lane Pavilion, Ackworth Moor Top

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