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RUNCORN HILL

17 ha

📷 Sue Adair · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

53.32947, -2.74282

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Weaver WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
North Cheshire WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 114kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

126 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Runcorn LoopCycling route
Named routeRef Runcorn LoopLocal cycle route
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National 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
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network

About this nature reserve

Runcorn Hill is a 17-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Halton, North West England. The park comprises woodlands and scenic views, providing habitats for birds and mammals, with walking paths for visitors.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Frog's Mouth Quarry, Runcorn Hill

📷 Sue Adair · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Frog's Mouth Quarry, Runcorn Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Heath ParkUrban park500 m→🌱Spike IslandUrban park2.6 km→🌱Phoenix ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Runcorn Hill ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Runcorn HeathUrban park500 m→🌱Town Hall ParkUrban park1.4 km→

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