Oak Hill Park

Manchester Road, Accrington, BB5 2BH

Hyndburn's flagship Victorian park with formal gardens, woodland walks, play area, tennis courts, bowling green, café, pavilion, public toilets, accessible paths, free parking, events and regular community activities. Dogs welcome.

Peel Park & The Coppice

Peel Park Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6QR

Large country park leading onto The Coppice. Woodland walks, panoramic views, sculpture trail, play area, football pitches, accessible lower paths, free parking, café nearby and numerous circular walks.

Rhyddings Park

Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DD

Grade II listed park with formal gardens, woodland, children's play area, splash pad (summer), café, bowling green, tennis courts, events, public toilets and accessible paths. Home to the annual Rhyddings Festival.

Mercer Park

Whalley Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7TD

Lake, woodland walks, café, boating lake, children's play, tennis courts, bowling green, fitness equipment, accessible paths and free parking. One of East Lancashire's finest Victorian parks.

Milnshaw Park

Milnshaw Lane, Accrington, BB5 0EY

Football pitches, children's playground, open grassland, dog walking and informal recreation.

Lowerfold Park

Lowerfold Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7NS

Children's play equipment, football pitch, seating, open green space and community recreation.

Memorial Park

Allsprings Drive, Great Harwood, BB6 7RN

Football pitches, rounders, open space, children's play area, free parking and popular venue for community events.

Cutwood Park

Cutwood Park, Accrington

Open grassland, football facilities and local recreation space.

Bullough Park

Accrington

Local neighbourhood park with open recreation space and informal play.

Gatty Park

Huncoat

Children's play, open grassland and community green space.

Woodnook Vale Nature Reserve

Accrington, BB5 2HW

Nearly 50 hectares of woodland, heathland and wetlands following Woodnook Water. Accessible paths, wildlife habitats, birdwatching, family trails and links to Bullough Park and King George V Playing Fields. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Peel Park & The Coppice LNR

Peel Park Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6QR

Lancashire's largest Local Nature Reserve with over 47 hectares of woodland, heathland, ponds and streams. Home to over 300 plant species, 70+ bird species and numerous circular walking routes. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve

Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3NA

Quiet woodland reserve with streams, mature woodland, wildlife habitats and informal walking routes. Popular with birdwatchers and nature photographers. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Jackhouse Nature Reserve

Pot House Lane, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3RR

Ancient woodland, ponds, meadows and easy walking trails. Excellent for families, dog walkers and spotting butterflies and woodland birds.

Spout House Woodland

Huncoat

Community woodland planted with local volunteers and schools. Woodland walks, wildlife habitats and seasonal colour. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Plantation Mill Woodland

Peel Park, Accrington

Mature woodland linked to Peel Park, rich in wildlife and historical industrial remains. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Arden Hall Woodland

Peel Park, Accrington

Historic woodland surrounding the former Arden Hall estate with peaceful walking paths and wildlife. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Brookside Nature Reserve

Oswaldtwistle

Small but important local wildlife site with ponds, woodland and meadow habitats. Ideal for quiet walks and wildlife observation.

Jacobs Lodge Nature Area

Accrington, BB5 3SB

Small conservation area supporting local biodiversity with informal walking opportunities.

Woodnook Valley

Accrington

River valley supporting woodland birds, butterflies, wildflowers and seasonal wetlands. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

PROSPECTS Foundation

Conservation volunteering, habitat management, tree planting, guided walks, practical environmental projects across Hyndburn.

Hyndburn Borough Council Parks Team

Supports conservation work and local Friends groups.

Friends of Peel Park & The Coppice

Community volunteering, litter picks, habitat improvements and events.

Friends of Rhyddings Park

Gardening, heritage restoration and wildlife projects.

Hyndburn Ramblers

Walks throughout Hyndburn & East Lancashire

Friendly volunteer-led walks throughout the year ranging from 5–12+ miles. New walkers are welcome to try walks before joining. Walk leaders also help protect local footpaths and rights of way. (Ramblers)

PROSPECTS Foundation

54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW

Hyndburn's environmental charity. Offers self-guided walking resources, conservation volunteering, woodland activities, family nature events and occasional guided walks. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Discover Hyndburn Walks (PROSPECTS)

Borough-wide

A collection of 14 free downloadable self-guided walks (2–10 miles) covering every township in Hyndburn, complete with maps, local history and GPX files. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Canal & River Trust

Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Hyndburn section)

Volunteer work parties, towpath improvements, wildlife conservation and guided events throughout the year.

Discover Hyndburn – Canal Walk

Starts from Church/Clayton-le-Moors

Downloadable walking leaflet exploring the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, wildlife and industrial heritage. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Hyndburn parkrun

Mercer Park, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5SG

Free, timed 5K every Saturday morning. Walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers of all abilities are welcome. No one finishes last thanks to the volunteer tail walker.

Hyndburn parkrun Volunteers

Mercer Park

Marshal, barcode scanning, timekeeping, course setup and tail walking opportunities.

PROSPECTS Foundation – Cycling Project

54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EY

Free bike loan scheme, cycle confidence sessions, guided rides, bike maintenance training, route advice and volunteering. Aimed at helping people get back into cycling or try cycling before buying a bike. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

National Cycle Network Route 6

Runs through Hyndburn

Traffic-free and quiet-road cycling connecting Blackburn, Accrington, Church, Rishton and beyond. Much of the Hyndburn section follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn Greenway

Accrington–Baxenden corridor

Off-road shared walking and cycling route linking communities with schools, parks and countryside. (Visit Lancashire)

Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Hyndburn Section)

Runs through Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Rishton and Altham

Miles of level towpath for walking, cycling, fishing and wildlife watching. Picnic areas, industrial heritage, aqueducts and excellent views towards Pendle. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Church Canal Basin

Bridge Street, Church

Picnic area, interpretation boards, waterside seating and access to canal walks. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Rishton Reservoirs

Near Rishton

Peaceful countryside walks, birdwatching and links into the PROSPECTS Discover Hyndburn walking routes. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Dean Clough Reservoir

Above Great Harwood

Scenic moorland reservoir with panoramic views and connections to longer countryside walks.

Whinney Hill Reservoir Area

Accrington outskirts

Open countryside with quiet walking routes and wildlife. (Check access restrictions before visiting.)

Woodnook Community Garden

Woodnook, Accrington

Community growing space supporting food growing, biodiversity, volunteering, gardening skills and community connection. Previously supported through PROSPECTS environmental projects.

Incredible Edible Accrington

Accrington town centre & community sites

Community food growing project encouraging residents to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in shared spaces. Supports volunteering, learning and improving local areas. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

GrOwING WILD Community Allotment

Baxenden

Community allotment focusing on wildlife-friendly gardening, food growing, wellbeing and environmental learning. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Oakhill Park Incredible Edible Garden

Oak Hill Park, Accrington

Community planting area supporting food growing, pollinators and residents learning gardening skills. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Miller Fold Allotment Community Project

Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington

Community growing plot supporting sustainable gardening, biodiversity and volunteer activity. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Hyndburn Borough Council Allotments

Various sites across Hyndburn

Council-managed allotment plots for residents wanting to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers. Some sites include sheds, tool storage and opportunities for community involvement. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn Federation of Allotments

Borough-wide

Supports allotment associations, promotes food growing and connects local allotment communities. (Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum)

Baxenden Allotments & Gardens Society

Baxenden

Local allotment association supporting residents who grow their own food and maintain community plots. (Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum)

Piggy Park Community Garden Association

Hyndburn

Community gardening project including accessibility improvements and shared growing opportunities. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

PROSPECTS Foundation

54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW

Hyndburn's community environmental charity. Runs conservation volunteering, woodland projects, nature reserve improvements, community growing, tree planting and environmental events. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Lancashire-wide

Wildlife conservation, nature reserves, volunteering, campaigns and environmental education opportunities.

Canal & River Trust Volunteers

Leeds & Liverpool Canal (Hyndburn section)

Canal clean-ups, habitat improvements, towpath maintenance and volunteering opportunities.

Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum

Hyndburn-wide

Network bringing together Friends groups, allotment societies, environmental organisations and community groups working to improve green spaces. (Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum)

PROSPECTS Community TreeAction Project

PROSPECTS Foundation

PROSPECTS Green Team

PROSPECTS Foundation

PROSPECTS Nature Reserves Project

Hyndburn nature reserves