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Getting here
53.82034, -2.39812
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Grey Heron +89 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Grey Heron +89 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Eristalis tenax +35 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Strong match
toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Guelder-rose +60 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Burnley WayWalking route
The Tolkien TrailWalking route11.4 km
Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in
Great Harwood Nature WalkWalking route
Huncoat TrailWalking route
Calder Valepublic footpath · 82 m
Brookes Lanepublic footpath · 162 m
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Route 685Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route965 m
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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