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CROXTETH

86 ha

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome86 ha

Getting here

53.44816, -2.88585

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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 104m away — 10 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

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

148 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Woolton & WavertreeCycling route
Named routeRef WooltonLocal cycle route
Radial Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
NCN 862Cycling route
Named routeRef 862National Cycle Network
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

About this nature reserve

Croxteth is an 86-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Liverpool, North West England. It features diverse habitats, including woodlands and wetlands, providing habitats for birds, mammals, and diverse plant life, along with walks and educational opportunities.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cottages, Croxteth Park, Liverpool

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cottages, Croxteth Park, Liverpool

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Newsham ParkUrban park4.7 km→🏞️CROXTETH HALLCountry park700 m→🌱Walton Hall ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Croxteth ParkUrban park400 m→🌱Croxteth ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Rice Lane Recreation GroundUrban park4.9 km→

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