Getting here
53.36845, -2.74258
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mute Swan
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mute Swan
- 🌿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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Mallard +51 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Mallard +51 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Elder +21 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Common Ragwort, Cow Parsley +155 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Nettle, Common Ragwort, Cow Parsley +155 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Mersey Valley Timberland TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
90 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Runcorn LoopCycling route
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Birchwood to Sankey WayCycling route
Route 856Cycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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