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Woodnook Park

2 ha

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.58232, -2.70662

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • 🌿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

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hogweed, Green Alkanet +131 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hogweed, Green Alkanet +131 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Common Nettle, White Dead-nettle +16 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km

GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan

Named routeLength 16.2 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km

GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh

Named routeLength 16.3 kmRegional walking route
Dawber Delphpublic footpath · 152 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 152 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Standish Mineral LineCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route165 m
Named routeRef 55Length 165 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Named routeRef 562Length 74 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Woodnook Road, Shevington Vale

📷 Ian Greig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Woodnook Road, Shevington Vale

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BEACON PARKCountry park4.2 km→🌱Beacon Country ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Former Beacon Golf CourseUrban park4.1 km→🌱Beacon ParkUrban park4.2 km→✦Market Cross & StocksHistoric site3 km→🌱Ashfield ParkUrban park3.8 km→

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