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FALINGE PARK

9 ha

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Dogs welcome9 ha

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53.62387, -2.16493

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About FALINGE PARK

Falinge Park is a Grade II listed public park located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Opened to the public in 1906, it lies in the historic grounds of the 18th century Falinge Hall.

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ParkGrade II listed park and garden

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Garlic Mustard, Hazel, Blackthorn +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue Mason Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +138 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue Mason Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +138 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Garlic Mustard, Red Campion, Yarrow +78 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Garlic Mustard, Red Campion, Yarrow +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mary Towneley LoopWalking route

Forms part of Pennine Bridleway National Trail

Named routeRegional walking route
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking route
Rossendale WayWalking route

A high-level route around Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth in the Rossendale Valley, crossing the open moors and farmland of the South Pennines which roughly follows the Rossendale Borough boundary.

Named routeRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 12Walking route21.1 km

GM Ringway Stage 12 - Norden to Bury

Named routeLength 21.1 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 10Walking route18.2 km

GM Ringway Stage 10 - Newhey to Littleborough

Named routeLength 18.2 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

168 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Castleton Cycleway Phase OneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Castleton Phase TwoCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 92Cycling route
Named routeRef 92Regional cycle route
Whitworth GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route230 m
Named routeRef 66Length 230 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Falinge Park Hall, Falinge Park, Rochdale

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Falinge Park Hall, Falinge Park, Rochdale

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🏞️HOLLINGWORTHCountry park4.7 km→🌱Springfield ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Queen's ParkUrban park4.2 km→🦉HEALEY DELLNature reserve1.9 km→🌱Falinge ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Memorial GardensUrban park900 m→

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