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Papdale East Park

4 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Mute Swan
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — 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 — Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow-rattle, Field Horsetail, Crested Dog's-tail +161 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Yellow-rattle, Field Horsetail, Crested Dog's-tail +161 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Common Hemp-nettle, Dandelion +11 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 10Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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