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Soroptimist Garden

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📷 Wikipedia · Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden · CC BY-SA 3.0

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PicnicBirdsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.19612, -2.90290

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Cafe Grange — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spotToilets

Best for

10 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +103 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +103 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Syrphus, Dark-edged Bee-fly +36 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Eaves Wood Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route3.5 km

This short circular winds its way through ancient woodland before climbing steeply to the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument, affectionately known as the Pepperpot. Stop for views of Morecambe Bay & the Bowland Fells, before heading back to the start.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

57 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Named routeRef 700Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route199 m
Named routeRef 700Length 199 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden

📷 Wikipedia · Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden · CC BY-SA 3.0

Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden

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