Getting here
53.53438, -2.82834
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Starling +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Starling +73 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Blackthorn, Hogweed, Elder +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Sycamore, Ash, Oxeye Daisy +99 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Sycamore, Ash, Oxeye Daisy +99 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +24 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rainford Linear ParkWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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