Culcheth Linear Park
Welcome | How to find us | How to contact us | History | Leaflets/guides
Map | Mosaic | Wildlife | Cyclist's code | Dog owners
Welcome to Culcheth Linear Park
There are many miles of public footpaths throughout the Culcheth and Croft countryside. The park is linked to six major public footpath routes. If you would like to find out more about the country footpaths in the area why not contact the Rangers for information about self-guided walks leaflets.
How to find us
From Culcheth village centre turn left by the Cherry Tree pub into Wigshaw Lane. After 500m turn right by the park entrance signs and follow a short road to the car park and Ranger cabin.
The no. 19 bus between Warrington and Leigh stops at the entrance to Wigshaw Lane.
Although control gates preventing motorbikes have been installed, these are fitted with RADAR locks enabling wheelchair and electric/mobility cars to use the site.
The main track and other paths are constructed of rolled stone or shale.
Keys to the RADAR locks on this park are available for registered disabled visitors from: Community Services, Service Reception Team, 21 Rylands Street, Warrington. Telephone 01925 444239
When you visit the park please act responsibly and with consideration for others who may be enjoying the area. Please use the litter bins provided or take your litter home.
How to contact us
The Rangers can be contacted at Risley Moss:
Tel: 01925 824339
Email: rangers@warrington.gov.uk
History of Culcheth Linear Park
Information relating to the history of Culcheth Linear Park can be found in the Heritage section.
Leaflets/guides
The full leaflet/guide is available to download from our publications section (under Environment>Parks).
Map of Culcheth Linear Park
To view a map of this park, please visit the location maps section.
Wildlife at Culcheth Linear Park
Culcheth Linear Park is not a park with bowling greens and play areas but an area of natural countryside, a place to relax or take a closer look at nature.
Jay
You are likely to hear if not see the jay on a visit to the park, as their rasping call will often announce your presence. A close relative of the magpie, jays store nuts for winter food.
Speckled Wood
On the wing from March to October, these butterflies are a common site, although hard to spot when settled, as their wing pattern blends well with the dappled light.
Knapweed
This plant with thistle like flowers is common on the park, flowering from June to September. It is an important nectar source for many insect species.
Water Vole
Although shy, water voles may be seen along the ditches of the park. Sometime confused with the brown rat, the water vole has a short thick head, rounded nose and hairy tale.
Fly Agaric
Between summer and late autumn this beautiful but poisonous mushroom can be found in the birch copses about the park. Easily recognisable the Fly Agaric has a shaggy white stem and red cap which can be covered with white warts.
Common Dog Violet
Taking advantage of the naked trees in early spring the woodland edges from Farm Bridge to the park end are awash with violets. These, along with other early spring flowers, are a valuable source of nectar for insects emerging from hibernation.
Further wildlife information can be found on the Nature on your doorstep page.
Cyclist's code
Click the link to view the cyclist's code.
Dog owners
Whilst we welcome responsible dog walking, we ask that dog owners please remember that this site is a nature reserve - click the link to view the notice to dog owners.
