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Sunny Slopes

19 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

54.05462, -2.89412

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Black-headed Gull
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull +97 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull +97 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle, Syrphus +96 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Alder Leaf Beetle, Syrphus +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area; Urban park — open green space

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Sea Beet, Thrift, Green Alkanet +78 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Sea Beet, Thrift, Green Alkanet +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 220kmRegional walking route
The Prompublic footpath · 692 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 692 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
The Prompublic footpath · 335 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 335 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route44 m
Named routeRef 69Length 44 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Named routeRef 69Length 23 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sandylands Promenade heading south

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sandylands Promenade heading south

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🌱West End GardensUrban park1.4 km→🌱St Peter's ChurchUrban park1.2 km→🌱West End GardensUrban park1.4 km→🌱Glebe GardenUrban park900 m→🌱Glebe GardenUrban park900 m→🌱Poulton HallUrban park3 km→

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