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Glenn Park

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Herring Gull
  • 🌿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
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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Ribwort Plantain, Common Nettle +241 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Herb-Robert, Ribwort Plantain, Common Nettle +241 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, White Dead-nettle, Common Chickweed +27 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

93 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Waterloo to BootleCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 810Cycling route
Named routeRef 810National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
NCN 862Cycling route
Named routeRef 862National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route967 m
Named routeRef 862Length 967 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

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