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Flying Fortress Park

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦42+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 173m away — 10 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +39 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +39 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Small White, Large White +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 13

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Sweet Violet, Buck's-horn Plantain, Winter Aconite +11 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Blue RouteWalking route
Named routeListed length 2.7 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

103 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Thurston LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Circular Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route88 m
Named routeRef 13Length 88 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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