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CLINCTON WOOD

12 ha

📷 Sue Adair · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

53.36244, -2.78099

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 211m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Mersey Valley Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ash Lanepublic footpath · 2 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2 kmPath type: track
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Cycling

119 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Runcorn LoopCycling route
Named routeRef Runcorn LoopLocal cycle route
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Liverpool Loop LineCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 856Cycling route
Named routeRef 856National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network

About this nature reserve

Clincton Wood is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Halton, North West England. The area features ancient woodland with diverse flora and fauna, offering opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying nature walks among bluebells in spring.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Waterlilies, Clincton Wood Local Nature Reserve

📷 Sue Adair · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Waterlilies, Clincton Wood Local Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Spike IslandUrban park3.4 km→🌱Heath ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Halewood Park TriangleUrban park4.3 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Runcorn PromenadeUrban park3.7 km→🌱Halewood Doorstep GreenUrban park4.3 km→

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