Getting here
53.55227, -2.89602
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +47 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Garlic Mustard, Ground-elder, Common Nettle +23 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Creeping Buttercup, Garlic Mustard +214 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Creeping Buttercup, Garlic Mustard +214 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Early Bumblebee, Tawny Mining Bee +36 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Early Bumblebee, Tawny Mining Bee +36 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route421 m
Main RouteCycling route298 m
Main RouteCycling route350 m
Wildlife to spot
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