Getting here
53.42437, -2.61405
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- 🌿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
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- 🌿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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Ragwort, Daisy, Elder +54 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Ragwort, Daisy, Elder +54 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Elder, Dandelion, Bramble +9 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Dock Bug, Common Darter +10 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, Dock Bug, Common Darter +10 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Warrington to Ashton-upon-Mersey)Walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
New Cut TrailWalking route
Old Alder Lanepublic footpath · 121 m
Old Alder Lanepublic footpath · 278 m
🚴Cycling
35 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
3 Woolston to BirchwoodCycling route
Birchwood to Sankey WayCycling route
8 Black Bear ParkCycling route
11 Whittle HallCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
2 Warrington WatersCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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