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Penrhyn Park

3 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.54260, -2.18911

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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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Magpie +61 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Magpie +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. argentatum, Black Medick, Japanese Knotweed +83 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. argentatum, Black Medick, Japanese Knotweed +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Common Bistort, Guelder-rose +11 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Red Soldier Beetle, Banded Demoiselle +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Red Soldier Beetle, Banded Demoiselle +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking route
Salford TrailWalking route

The Salford Trail is a continuous walk along permitted footpaths and roads, all within the city of Salford. The paths covered are varied, being through historic heritage areas, along river and canal side, taking in country parks, fields, moss lands, inner

Named routeRegional walking route
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 60Cycling route
Named routeRef 60National Cycle Network
Broughton CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chadderton Coal and Mineral Yard branch cyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Harry Hill CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Royton Branch CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Houses on Kingsway, Alkrington Garden Village

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Houses on Kingsway, Alkrington Garden Village

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🌱Heaton ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Heaton ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Tandle Hill Country ParkUrban park4.5 km→🏞️TANDLE HILLCountry park4.5 km→🌱Foxdenton ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Chadderton Hall ParkUrban park2.4 km→

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