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Fylde Sports and Education Centre

5 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Aroma Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Daisy, Greater Periwinkle +41 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Daisy, Greater Periwinkle +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small White, Large White +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small White, Large White +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Coronation Waypublic footpath · 206 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 206 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route356 m
Named routeRef 62Length 356 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route722 m
Named routeRef 62Length 722 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route395 m
Named routeRef 62Length 395 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Football pitches at Fylde Sports & Education Centre

Football pitches at Fylde Sports & Education Centre

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