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Halsall Hill

2 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bulrush, White Dead-nettle, Hawthorn +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Xylota segnis, Parhelophilus, Marmalade Hoverfly +60 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Xylota segnis, Parhelophilus, Marmalade Hoverfly +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marsh-marigold, Senecio vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Greater Plantain +100 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Marsh-marigold, Senecio vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Greater Plantain +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 7 public paths nearby

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

Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route440 m
Named routeRef 62Length 440 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 62Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route422 m
Named routeRef 62Length 422 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🐴

Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mere Lanebridleway · 519 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 519 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

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