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PEX HILL

12 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

53.39362, -2.75203

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Bird watching

Country park — mixed habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

54 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Route 856Cycling route
Named routeRef 856National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route22 m
Named routeRef 56Length 22 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this country park

Pex Hill is a 12-hectare Country Park in Knowsley, North West England. This area features diverse habitats including heathland and grassland, where families can engage in outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and observing local wildlife.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Picnic Area and Visitor Centre, Pex Hill

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Picnic Area and Visitor Centre, Pex Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Spike IslandUrban park4.8 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱The BongsUrban park3 km→🌱Sherdley ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Stadt Moers Park: West ViewUrban park4.6 km→🌱Sutton Manor WoodlandUrban park2.8 km→

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