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Nelson Cemetery

1 ha

📷 Peter Wood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.84113, -2.19268

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Canada Goose
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 226m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Coot +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Coot +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +4 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Common Red Soldier Beetle +4 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bronte WayWalking route71 km
Named routeLength 71 kmRegional walking route
Pendle WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Burnley WayWalking route
Named routeRef BuWRegional walking route
Brun Valley GreenwayWalking route
Named route
Gib Hill Roadpublic footpath · 23 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 23 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Hollins Roadpublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

60 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Route 68Cycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Pendle Water BridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route50 m
Named routeRef 68Length 50 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route207 m
Named routeLength 207 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pathway in Marsden Park, Nelson

📷 Peter Wood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pathway in Marsden Park, Nelson

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Alkincoats ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Barrowford ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Marsden ParkUrban park300 m→🌱Hodge HouseUrban park1.1 km→🌱Knotts Lane Community GardenUrban park1.5 km→🌱Millenium GreenUrban park1.8 km→

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