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Longton Grove

📷 Gerald McKenna · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.72256, -2.78980

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Mallard
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 291m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hornbeam, Hawthorn, Purple-loosestrife +106 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hornbeam, Hawthorn, Purple-loosestrife +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Turkey Oak, Beech +20 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Cleveleys to LiverpoolWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
Preston Guild WheelWalking route

Relation for walking route. The Cycling relation is separately mapped as NCN 622

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 220kmRegional walking route
Hall Lanepublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmPath type: unclassified
Briar Croftpublic footpath · 67 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 67 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Victory Lanepublic footpath · 56 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 56 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

82 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penwortham to LeylandCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 622 Preston Guild WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 622National Cycle Network
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route97 m
Named routeRef 62Length 97 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 62Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route895 m
Named routeRef 62Length 895 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Longton Bridge Station

📷 Gerald McKenna · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Longton Bridge Station

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hurst Grange ParkUrban park5 km→🌱The Grove ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Paradise ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Chapel Lane ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Much Hoole Vilage Hall & Leisure ParkUrban park2.2 km→🦉LONGTON BRICKCROFTNature reserve300 m→

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