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Haslam Park

40 ha

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome40 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 260m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Black-headed Gull +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Black-headed Gull +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Garlic Mustard, Hawthorn +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Hogweed, Garlic Mustard +178 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Herb-Robert, Hogweed, Garlic Mustard +178 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Western Honey Bee +76 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Western Honey Bee +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 6 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

237 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 · 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
Cottam Lanebridleway · 44 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 44 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Cottam Lanebridleway · 18 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 18 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The sensory garden in Haslam Park

The sensory garden in Haslam Park

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