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THURSTASTON COMMON

69 ha

📷 El Pollock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome69 ha

Getting here

53.35789, -3.13514

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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 nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

6 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

3 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wirral Circular TrailWalking route60 km
Named routeRef WCTLength 60 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Birkenhead to Welsh BorderWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Wirral WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Footpath 57public footpath · 276 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 276 mSurface dirtPath type: path
Footpath 57public footpath · 439 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 439 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

72 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 56Cycling route
Named routeRef 56National Cycle Network
Burton Marsh GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 568National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route704 m
Named routeRef 56Length 704 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route171 m
Named routeRef 56Length 171 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route250 m
Named routeRef 56Length 250 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route9 m
Named routeRef 56Length 9 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Thurstaston Common is a 69-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Wirral, North West England. The site includes heathland and woodland, providing habitats for various bird species, butterflies, and opportunities for walking and wildlife observation.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The path to Benty Farm, Thurstaston Common

📷 El Pollock · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The path to Benty Farm, Thurstaston Common

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Ashton ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Irby ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Ashton ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱The PuddydaleUrban park3.9 km→🌱The Junction Play AreaUrban park4.3 km→🏞️ROYDEN PARKCountry park600 m→

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