Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Halton

Town Park

Urban park· 145 ha

Wigg Island Community Park

Urban park· 87 ha

Runcorn Golf Course

Golf course· 77 ha

King George's Park

Urban park· 74 ha

Pickerings Pasture

Urban park· 51 ha

Widnes Golf Course

Golf course· 48 ha

Halebank Park

Urban park· 38 ha

Town Park

Broadleaved· 36 ha

The Bongs

Urban park· 32 ha

MURDISHAW WOOD AND VALLEY

Murdishaw Wood and Valley is a 31-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Halton, North West, England. Visitors can experience a blend of woodland and valley habitats, home to various bird species and small mammals, with trails that encourage leisurely walks.

Nature reserve· 31 ha

Phoenix Park

Urban park· 30 ha

Heath Park

Urban park· 28 ha

Murdishaw Wood

Broadleaved· 25 ha

Sunnybank Woodland Park

Urban park· 25 ha

WIGG ISLAND

Wigg Island is a 25-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Halton, North West England. The area features riverside habitats and meadows, supporting diverse wildlife such as otters and numerous bird species, with paths for exploration.

Nature reserve· 25 ha

Victoria Park

Urban park· 24 ha

MILLWOOD & ALDER WOOD

Millwood & Alder Wood is a 23-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Halton, North West England. The reserve features mixed woodlands and wetland areas, home to diverse wildlife, including amphibians and various bird species.

Nature reserve· 23 ha

Town Park

Broadleaved· 22 ha

Town Hall Park

Urban park· 21 ha

Lodge Plantation

Broadleaved· 17 ha

RUNCORN HILL

Runcorn Hill is a 17-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Halton, North West England. The park comprises woodlands and scenic views, providing habitats for birds and mammals, with walking paths for visitors.

Nature reserve· 17 ha

Mill Wood

Broadleaved· 16 ha

PICKERINGS PASTURE

Pickerings Pasture is a 16-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Halton, North West England. The area is characterized by saltmarsh and reedbeds, attracting various bird species and offering trails for leisurely walks and nature photography.

Nature reserve· 16 ha

Haddock's Wood Playing Fields

Broadleaved· 15 ha

Upton Rocks Park

Urban park· 15 ha

Haddock's Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Clincton Wood

Broadleaved· 12 ha

West Bank Dockland Park

Urban park· 12 ha

HALE ROAD WOODLAND

Hale Road Woodland is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Halton, North West England. This woodland area is known for its rich flora and fauna, including birds and small mammals, offering walking trails through scenic settings.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

CLINCTON WOOD

Clincton Wood is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Halton, North West England. The area features ancient woodland with diverse flora and fauna, offering opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying nature walks among bluebells in spring.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Spike Island

Urban park· 11 ha

DARESBURY FIRS

Daresbury Firs is a 11-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Halton, North West, England. It features coniferous woods that support various wildlife including songbirds and small mammals, with paths for visitors to explore.

Nature reserve· 11 ha

Spike Island

Urban park· 10 ha

Halton Common

Urban park· 9 ha

Norton Priory

Urban park· 9 ha

Runcorn Hill

Broadleaved· 9 ha

Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory

Scheduled Monument

Historic· 9 ha

Old Plantation

Broadleaved· 9 ha

Hale Park

Urban park· 9 ha

Gorse Clump

Broadleaved· 8 ha

OXMOOR WOOD

Oxmoor Wood is a 7-hectare local nature reserve in Halton, North West, England. This site includes mixed woodland, which supports a myriad of bird species and other wildlife, as well as paths for walkers to enjoy the natural environment.

Nature reserve· 7 ha

Daresbury Firs

Conifer· 7 ha

Bird's Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 7 ha

Bog Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 7 ha

Broadleaved woodland near Clifton

Broadleaved· 7 ha

Sunnybank Woodland Park

Broadleaved· 7 ha

Newton Gorse

Conifer· 6 ha

Beech Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 6 ha

Runcorn Hill Park

Urban park· 6 ha

Pitts Heath

Broadleaved· 6 ha