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STANLEY BANK

29 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

53.46953, -2.70231

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 211m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rainford Linear ParkWalking route
Named routeLocal cycle route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km

GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh

Named routeLength 16.3 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Sankey Canal TrailCycling route
Named routeRef SCTLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Stanley Bank is a Local Nature Reserve covering 29 hectares in St. Helens, North West England. The site includes wetlands and woodlands, providing habitats for various bird species and offering visitors walking paths for enjoying the natural scenery.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridge over Black Brook, Stanley Bank Bridleway

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridge over Black Brook, Stanley Bank Bridleway

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The DuckeriesUrban park2.4 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Sankey Valley ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Sherdley ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Jubilee ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Taylor ParkUrban park4.9 km→

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