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Hulne Park

1,806 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,806 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Long-eared Owl
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Long-eared Owl, Raven +48 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Long-eared Owl, Raven +48 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 10-spot Ladybird, Common Cockchafer +2 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Chickweed Wintergreen, Marsh Violet, Bogbean +27 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Red: (Open 15 June-15 Oct)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Red: (Open 16 Oct-14 June)Walking route
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Walk 1Walking route
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YellowWalking route
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RedWalking route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Ratten Rowbyway open to all traffic · 435 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 435 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

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