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Royal Birkdale Golf Links

1 ha
WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Sea Beet, Strawberry Clover +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Ivy Bee, Hornet Hoverfly, Common Darter +76 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Ivy Bee, Hornet Hoverfly, Common Darter +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rosebay Willowherb, Japanese Rose, Common Stork's-bill +212 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Rosebay Willowherb, Japanese Rose, Common Stork's-bill +212 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Cleveleys to LiverpoolWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

69 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Route 810Cycling route
Named routeRef 810National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
ShrimpCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route345 m
Named routeRef 62Length 345 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Round Hill, Hillside (adjacent to Royal Birkdale Golf Club)

The Round Hill, Hillside (adjacent to Royal Birkdale Golf Club)

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