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Howley Park

📷 Sue Adair · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.38901, -2.58242

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝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· FreePlayground

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Woodpigeon, Pochard +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Woodpigeon, Pochard +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hypoxylon petriniae, Mallrug, Mallryg, Umbellifer Mildew +30 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Hypoxylon petriniae, Mallrug, Mallryg, Umbellifer Mildew +30 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
New Cut TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

87 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
3 Woolston to BirchwoodCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Birchwood to Sankey WayCycling route
Named routeRef B2SLocal cycle route
2 Warrington WatersCycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
1 Great Sankey to HospitalCycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Named routeRef 82Regional cycle route
8 Black Bear ParkCycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Marquis of Granby Inn

📷 Sue Adair · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Marquis of Granby Inn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Walton Hall GardensUrban park3.5 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Bank ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Causeway ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Bank ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Wilderspool Community WoodlandUrban park1.5 km→

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