Nature & Wildlife

​Re:Wild your days out and go on a green adventure in Halton.  With three green flag open spaces, 10 local nature reserves and 47 wildlife sites and many miles of walkways, cycle paths, as well as a butterfly house in Widnes and Trans Pennine Trail, there are lots of ways to get out and about, whether you are walking , cycling or on horseback. With top tips on sustainable days out and a guide to the local wildlife and how to enjoy the ‘wild’ side of Halton.

If you have planted the seed paper, don’t forget to click on the map and show where you have placed your part of the Re:Wild Guide.

Big Wood

Big Wood

Big Wood is a 22-acre urban wood which is a designated Local Wildlife site. As well as the...

Daresbury Firs

Daresbury Firs

Daresbury Firs is a 26-acre park, it is the only commercial forestry plantation in Halton The...

Dorchester Park

Dorchester Park

Immerse yourself in the wonder of Dorchester Park’s  5-acres of woodland, where every path leads...

Esposito’s Ice Cream

Esposito’s Ice Cream

Esposito’s Ice Cream is a family business whose origins date back more than four decades selling a r…

Daresbury Dairy

Daresbury Dairy

Grab a scoop of delicious, artisan ice cream made with love and care at the farm in Daresbury.

Field 28

Field 28

When out and about in Halton be sure to visit Field 28, whether it is a spot of refreshments at...

Hale Road Woodland

Hale Road Woodland

Hale Road Woodland is a 5-acre nature reserve with several surfaced footpaths though mixed...

Hale Park

Hale Park

A charming green space in the historic village of Hale, with views towards the Mersey Estuary. The...

Hough Green Park

Hough Green Park

Hough Green Park is an attractive and accessible green flag awarded park. The address is: 95...

Murdishaw Valley

Murdishaw Valley

Murdishaw Valley is a 38-acre semi-natural ancient woodland and nature reserve featuring open...

Oxmoor Wood & Ponds

Oxmoor Wood & Ponds

Oxmoor Woods is a small wood of only 3.5-acres that still attracts a lot of wildlife. The address...

Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park is a Green Flag awarded public space, with nature activities, outdoor play equipment...

Rock Park

Rock Park

Centred in the heart of the city Rock Park is a 3.5-acre park that hosts scenic trails and...

Runcorn Hill Park

Runcorn Hill Park

Runcorn Hill Park is Green Flag Awarded and hosts facilities such as Bowling, Putting greens and...

Runcorn Town Park

Runcorn Town Park

Runcorn Town Park consist of 157 hectares of woodland and grassland. The address is: Stockham Ln,...

Runcorn Town Hall Park

Runcorn Town Hall Park

Runcorn Town Hall Park is a 29-acre Park away from the city consisting of pathways and greenery....

Sandymoor Wood

Sandymoor Wood

Sandymoor Wood is a small 5-acre woodland consisting of surfaced footpaths and a pond, perfect for...

Spike Island

Spike Island

The man-made island at the centre of Britain’s chemical industry hosted the Stone Roses’ 1990 gig wh…

The Wonky Garden

The Wonky Garden

A community Garden for horticultural /flower therapy and nature based activities. The address is:...

Victoria Park

Victoria Park

Victoria Park opened in 1900 to commemorate Queen Victoria is made up of Botanical Gardens, Play...

Victoria Promenade

Victoria Promenade

Take a stroll through Victoria Gardens heading towards the promenade and take a moment to stop and...

Wigg Island Community Park

Wigg Island Community Park

The Nature reserve spreads over 57-acres and holds the Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award. The...