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King George's Park

1 ha

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.36792, -2.75021

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 126m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Elder +17 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Common Ragwort +143 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Common Ragwort +143 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Mersey Valley Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

86 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Runcorn LoopCycling route
Named routeRef Runcorn LoopLocal cycle route
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Route 856Cycling route
Named routeRef 856National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridge for Dundalk Road

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridge for Dundalk Road

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Nearby places

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🌱Spike IslandUrban park2.1 km→🌱Heath ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱The BongsUrban park2.5 km→🌱Halebank ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Runcorn PromenadeUrban park2.8 km→

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