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Southern Grasslands

21 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

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
  • 🌿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

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Coot +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Coot +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wood Avens, Common Nettle, Sycamore +119 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Wood Avens, Common Nettle, Sycamore +119 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Beech, Ground-elder +18 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Eristalis tenax, Western Honey Bee +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Eristalis tenax, Western Honey Bee +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wirral Circular TrailWalking route60 km
Named routeRef WCTLength 60 kmRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Allerton Country WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

115 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Radial Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Radial Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
University Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Pop-up Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef Pop-up 1Local cycle route
Woolton & WavertreeCycling route
Named routeRef WooltonLocal cycle route
Radial Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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