c

Towneley Park

Lancashire  >  United Kingdom

Park covering 180 hectares southeast of Burnley with landscaped parkland, formal gardens and woodland.

Added* by Jamie Johnson
Most recent update 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2024
This birdingplace has not been rated yet. Click here to be the first to rate this area with 1 to 5 stars

Description

Towneley Park is the largest park in Burnley with a total of 180 hectares of landscaped parkland and woodland surrounding Towneley Hall and Museum. Bird species to look out for include the Πευκοδρυοκολάπτης, Δεντροτσοπανάκος, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Κίσσα, (Κοινό) Ξεφτέρι, (Κοινή) Καρδερίνα, (Κοινή) Φάσσα and Χουχουριστής.

Details

Access

Towneley Park is located 1.5 miles south east of Burnley town centre. Main entrance to Towneley Park is off Todmorden Road, Burnley. The park is open year-round and has free entry. Multiple pay and display car parks are available. Press P on the map for directions.

By Bus: Burnley to Todmorden, Bus 592 leaves Burnley bus station, and stops near the Hanbrig park entrance. Causeway End or Barwise bus stops give shorter access to Towneley Hall.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , Scattered trees and bushes , Forest

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Give feedback
Rate this area