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Upton Rocks Park

15 ha

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeInsectsBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

53.37922, -2.74791

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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
  • 🌿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
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Syrphus, Western Honey Bee +49 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Syrphus, Western Honey Bee +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +41 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Rock Dove +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Cleavers +158 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Cleavers +158 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Garlic Mustard +17 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Liverpool to Warrington)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Mersey WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Mersey Valley Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

87 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Runcorn LoopCycling route
Named routeRef Runcorn LoopLocal cycle route
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Route 856Cycling route
Named routeRef 856National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Upton Rocks

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Upton Rocks

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Spike IslandUrban park3.2 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱The BongsUrban park2.1 km→🌱Runcorn PromenadeUrban park4 km→🦉WIGG ISLANDNature reserve4.5 km→🌱Wigg Island Community ParkUrban park4.5 km→

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