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Farrer's Wood

1 ha

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.73668, -2.79381

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • 🌿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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Mute Swan +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Mute Swan +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Turkey Oak, Beech, Hawthorn +16 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Turkey Oak, Hornbeam, Dotted Loosestrife +84 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Turkey Oak, Hornbeam, Dotted Loosestrife +84 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, 10-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, 10-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Cleveleys to LiverpoolWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
Preston Guild WheelWalking route

Relation for walking route. The Cycling relation is separately mapped as NCN 622

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 220kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

102 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penwortham to LeylandCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 622 Preston Guild WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 622National Cycle Network
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route97 m
Named routeRef 62Length 97 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 62Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Power lines and a bare tree

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Power lines and a bare tree

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Ashton ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Hurst Grange ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱The Grove ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Longton GroveUrban park1.6 km→🌱Jubilee ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Granny ParkUrban park4.1 km→

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