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Newton-le-Willows Methodist Church

📷 Matt Harrop · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.45330, -2.63946

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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
  • 🌿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

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Daisy, Holly, Lesser Celandine +185 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Daisy, Holly, Lesser Celandine +185 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Hogweed, Common Nettle +23 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle, Green Shieldbug +41 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle, Green Shieldbug +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km

GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh

Named routeLength 16.3 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Birchwood to Sankey WayCycling route
Named routeRef B2SLocal cycle route
Sankey Canal TrailCycling route
Named routeRef SCTLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Newton-le-Willows Police Station

📷 Matt Harrop · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Newton-le-Willows Police Station

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Nearby places

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🌱Mesnes ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Sankey Valley ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Willow ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱The DuckeriesUrban park3.7 km→🌱King George V Playing FieldsUrban park4.1 km→🌱Golborne Park (The Bonk)Urban park4.2 km→

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