Lilford Park
Getting here
53.50403, -2.50017
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom 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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Black-headed Gull +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Black-headed Gull +58 more · last seen 2026
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Turkeytail, Daisy Rust, Hoof Fungus +72 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Turkeytail, Daisy Rust, Hoof Fungus +72 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hawthorn, Hazel, Hogweed +16 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hawthorn, Hazel, Dogwood +142 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hawthorn, Hazel, Dogwood +142 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km
GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh
GM Ringway Stage 17Walking route16.6 km
GM Ringway Stage 17 - Leigh to Irlam
Green Lanepublic footpath · 61 m
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Irlam & Cadishead CyclewayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Bridgewater WayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Main RouteCycling route998 m
Wildlife to spot
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