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Garswood Park

20 ha

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome20 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
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Dandelion, Hogweed +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Lily Beetle, Large White, Harlequin Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Lily Beetle, Large White, Harlequin Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Dandelion, Hogweed +133 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hawthorn, Dandelion, Hogweed +133 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km

GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh

Named routeLength 16.3 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Sankey Canal TrailCycling route
Named routeRef SCTLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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