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WORDEN HALL

61 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome61 ha

About WORDEN HALL

Worden Park is a large area of parkland situated on the outskirts of Leyland, a town in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England. It is less than a quarter of a mile from the town centre.

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ParkGrade II listed park and garden

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦40+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cyanistes caeruleus obscurus and Parus major newtoni
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • The Folly Coffee House & Deli — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Cyanistes caeruleus obscurus, Parus major newtoni, Pica pica pica +37 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Cyanistes caeruleus obscurus, Parus major newtoni, Pica pica pica +37 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

33 public paths nearby

Public paths
Kestrel Closepublic footpath · 95 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 95 mPath type: residential
Altcar Lanepublic footpath · 150 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 150 mPath type: unclassified
Altcar Lanepublic footpath · 257 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 257 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

65 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Penwortham to LeylandCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chorley LoopCycling route
Named routeRef Chorley LoopLocal cycle route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route295 m
Named routeRef 55Length 295 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Miniature railway at Worden Hall

Miniature railway at Worden Hall

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