Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha
Getting here
52.87471, -2.30169
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Coot, Moorhen +72 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Mammals — Mole, Grey Squirrel, Harvest Mouse +11 more · last seen 2026
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Holly, Common Nettle +49 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Syrphus, Mesembrina meridiana +12 more · last seen 2025
Free
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Newcastle WayWalking route40 km
Market Drayton to Mow Cop
Named routeLength 40 kmRegional walking route
Wildlife to spot
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