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Wirral Country Park

3 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Wirral Country Park · CC BY-SA 3.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

53.29248, -2.97599

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Black-tailed Godwit
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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 parkingParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon +53 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Beechleaf Parachute, Hyalorbilia inflatula, Cingroen +101 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Beechleaf Parachute, Hyalorbilia inflatula, Cingroen +101 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Fungi — Beechleaf Parachute, Oakbug Milkcap, Yellow Stainer +5 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
North Cheshire WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 114kmRegional walking route
Wirral WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Burton Marsh GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 568National Cycle Network
Route 563Cycling route
Named routeRef 563National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 56Cycling route
Named routeRef 56National Cycle Network
Clatterbridge Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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Wirral Country Park

📷 Wikipedia · Wirral Country Park · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Useful places within 5 km

🏞️EASTHAM WOODSCountry park4.2 km→🌱Torr ParkUrban park2.9 km→🏞️RIVACRECountry park3.1 km→🦉RIVACRE VALLEYNature reserve2.9 km→🌱Eastham Country ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Eastham FerryUrban park4.3 km→

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