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53.45467, -2.76282
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mallard
- 🌿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
- 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mallard
- 🌿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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck +51 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Tufted Duck +51 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Holly, Yellow Iris, Cow Parsley +84 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Holly, Yellow Iris, Cow Parsley +84 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Elder, Beech, Common Nettle +10 more foraging species
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, Dock Bug, Harlequin Ladybird +5 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, Dock Bug, Harlequin Ladybird +5 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Rainford Linear ParkWalking route
🚴Cycling
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 856Cycling route
Sankey Canal TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route22 m
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Main RouteCycling route704 m
N/ACycling route49 m
Wildlife to spot
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