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William Arnold Silcock Memorial Playing Field

11 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 162m away — 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

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Ribwort Plantain, Hart's-Tongue +244 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ron Gordon Waypublic footpath · 292 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 292 mSurface grassPath type: footway
Ron Gordon Waypublic footpath · 270 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 270 mSurface groundPath type: footway
Ron Gordon Waypublic footpath · 256 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 256 mSurface groundPath type: footway
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 62Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route517 m
Named routeRef 62Length 517 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route254 m
Named routeRef 62Length 254 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route71 m
Named routeRef 62Length 71 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

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