Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst
Getting here
53.46687, -2.75501
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ 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
- 🐦69+ 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, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Elder, Beech +20 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Creeping Thistle, Common Ragwort, Yarrow +139 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Creeping Thistle, Common Ragwort, Yarrow +139 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Common Carder Bee +31 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Common Carder Bee +31 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Rainford Linear ParkWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Sankey Canal TrailCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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