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Haslam Park

2 ha

📷 Stephen McKay · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.77467, -2.73954

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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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Magpie +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Hogweed, Garlic Mustard +18 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Western Honey Bee +80 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Western Honey Bee +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Broad-leaved Dock, Pendulous Sedge +175 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Herb-Robert, Broad-leaved Dock, Pendulous Sedge +175 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
Preston Guild WheelWalking route

Relation for walking route. The Cycling relation is separately mapped as NCN 622

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

225 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penwortham to LeylandCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 622 Preston Guild WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 622National Cycle Network
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
NCN 622 (Low gradient route avoiding steep slope)Cycling route
Named routeRef 622National Cycle Network
NCN 622 (Steep gradient route)Cycling route
Named routeRef 622National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Cottam Lanebridleway · 44 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 44 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Cottam Lanebridleway · 18 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 18 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Cottam Lanebridleway · 238 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 238 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Cottam Lanebridleway · 113 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 113 mSurface gravelPath type: unclassified
Cottam Lanebridleway · 17 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 17 mSurface pavedPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Haslam Park Nature Reserve

📷 Stephen McKay · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Haslam Park Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Miller ParkUrban park3.4 km→✦Avenham ParkHistoric site3.5 km→🌱Avenham ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Ribbleton ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Haslam ParkUrban park400 m→🌱Haslam ParkUrban park400 m→

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