Getting here
53.75459, -1.44762
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +98 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +98 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Darter, Ruddy Darter, Common Blue Damselfly +16 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Darter, Ruddy Darter, Common Blue Damselfly +16 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Wakefield WayWalking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Leeds)Walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Leeds spur)
Hillside HikeWalking route
Reedbed RambleWalking route
Lowther LoopWalking route
Pickpocket Lanepublic footpath · 544 m
🚴Cycling
119 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Castleford Wakefield GreenwayCycling route
Route 66Cycling route
Garforth to Leeds City Centre Core Cycle RouteCycling route
Route 69Cycling route
Wyke Beck WayCycling route
NCN National Route 697Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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