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Henthorn Park

3 ha

📷 Steve Houldsworth · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.86660, -2.40230

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Jackdaw
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Giant Bellflower, Blackthorn +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 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
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

Named routeLength 11.4 km
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km

A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.

Named routeLength 105 kmRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gate for Henthorn Park

📷 Steve Houldsworth · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Gate for Henthorn Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Eadsford (or Edisford) BridgeHistoric site1 km→🌱Rose GardenUrban park700 m→🌱Vale GardensUrban park5 km→🌱Whalley ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Henthorn ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Primrose Nature ReserveUrban park400 m→