Getting here
53.54923, -2.80334
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +37 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +37 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Nettle, Hart's-Tongue +187 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Nettle, Hart's-Tongue +187 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Hawthorn, Hogweed +22 more foraging species
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Rainford Linear ParkWalking route
School Lanepublic footpath · 109 m
🚴Cycling
19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Main RouteCycling route13 m
Main RouteCycling route317 m
Main RouteCycling route196 m
Wildlife to spot
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