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Green Belt covers approximately one third of the land area of the Borough and contains the smaller settlements of Moore, Daresbury and Preston-on-the-Hill, with Hale Village inset within the Green Belt. The Borough boasts one Ramsar Site, one Special Protection Area (SPA), three Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ten Local Nature Reserves (LNRs), 47 Local Wildlife Sites and 12 Open Spaces of Green Flag award standard. With plenty of pathways, waterways and bridleways including the Trans-Pennine Trail which makes its way through Hale Village, Halebank and West Bank before taking riders onto Spike Island and a new 9km cycle route will provide a new green travel link to Daresbury.
Summer Holidays in Full Swing: Halton’s Must-See Events This August

Summer Holidays in Full Swing: Halton’s Must-See Events This August

Summer Holidays in Full Swing: Halton’s Must-See Events This AugustLooking for fun and exciting activities for the kids during the Summer Holidays? Halton is bursting with exciting activities for all ages this summer holiday. Whether you’re soaking up the high-energy...

Cycling & Walking paths

Cycling & Walking paths

The Region's Green Sustainable Travel Corridors Project along with the public rights of way within the Borough, will deliver a 600km network to support the existing 106 cycle routes, which will encourage more cycling and walking.

Outdoor parks

Outdoor parks

With plenty of parkland and open spaces, visitors are spoilt for choice in Halton, including Victoria, Phoenix, Runcorn Hill, Wigg Island Community Park and Pickerings Pasture Local Nature Reserve. Find out more about Victoria Park Find out more about Runcorn Hill