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Newcroft Park

2 ha

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.44467, -2.33202

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Rock Dove, Woodpigeon +40 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Rock Dove, Woodpigeon +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Meliscaeva auricollis, Silver Fish · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Meliscaeva auricollis, Silver Fish · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Irwell Sculpture TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Irwell Sculpture Trail (spur)Walking route
Named route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Ashton-upon-Mersey to Stockport)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

295 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Greater Manchester regional route 85Cycling route
Named routeRef 85Regional cycle route
Port Salford GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Broughton CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Airport City CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Media City LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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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

Newcroft Avenue

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Newcroft Avenue

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Ashton ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Gorse Hill ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Longford ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Walton ParkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Ordsall ParkUrban park4.6 km→

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