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Hesley Park

27 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

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 House Sparrow and Starling
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 313m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Starling, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — House Sparrow, Starling, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Red Admiral, Comma +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Spanish Bluebell, Soft-rush +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Woodfield GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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