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Childwall Woods

1 ha

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.39274, -2.87923

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +51 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +51 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Beech, Elder +23 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Holly, Wood Avens, Daisy +124 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Holly, Wood Avens, Daisy +124 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Syrphus, 22-spot Ladybird +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Syrphus, 22-spot Ladybird +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Allerton Country WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

158 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Radial Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Radial Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Anfield Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 81Regional cycle route
University Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Pop-up Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef Pop-up 1Local cycle route
Woolton & WavertreeCycling route
Named routeRef WooltonLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Childwall Woods & Field - Local Nature Reserve

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Childwall Woods & Field - Local Nature Reserve

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🌱Sefton ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Calderstones ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Calderstones ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Newsham ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Halewood Park TriangleUrban park3.6 km→🌱Sefton ParkUrban park4 km→

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