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Heaton Park

6 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

53.53089, -2.25540

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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
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Lesser Black-backed Gull +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Lesser Black-backed Gull +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Sweet Chestnut, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Guelder-rose +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Western Honey Bee +60 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Western Honey Bee +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Avens, Brooklime +115 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Avens, Brooklime +115 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Medlock Valley WayWalking route
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Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking route
Salford TrailWalking route

The Salford Trail is a continuous walk along permitted footpaths and roads, all within the city of Salford. The paths covered are varied, being through historic heritage areas, along river and canal side, taking in country parks, fields, moss lands, inner

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

89 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Broughton CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Swinton GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Roch Valley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Ashton Canal CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Philips Park Waterdale TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Philips Park Figure 8 trailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Swan Pedalo at Heaton Park

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Swan Pedalo at Heaton Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️PRESTWICHCountry park3.2 km→🌱Heaton ParkUrban park500 m→🌱Heaton ParkUrban park500 m→🌱Philips ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Peel ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Peel ParkUrban park4.9 km→

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