Pickering Pastures – Navigation Obelisk loop from Halton

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Pickering Pastures – Navigation Obelisk loop from Halton

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Pickering Pastures – Navigation Obelisk loop from Halton

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2.81km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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43 m

Pickering Pastures

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picking Pastures is a wonderful place for a bike ride. You get great views of the Jubilee Bridge and the River Mersey.

Tip by

756 m

Navigation Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

This Obelisk was in used until 1971

Tip by

2.15 km

"Located in Widnes, nestled next to the River Mersey, Pickering’s Pasture is a local nature reserve with acres of wildflower meadows and stunning views of the river Mersey. Many different butterflies and birds can be found in the meadows.
Until the 1950s the area now covered by wild flowers and trees was a salt marsh, grazed by cattle and home to wading birds and estuary plants. For the next 30 years however, the site was used as an industrial and household waste tip and a mountain of refuse built up on the salt marsh. The land was reclaimed in the 80’s by Halton Borough Council. Where they undertook to restore the land and in the process, created a wildflower meadow as can be seen today, the site was opened to the public in 1986 and declared as a local nature reserve in 1991.
Today the site is part of the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) which is a popular walking, wheeling and cycling destination for Halton residents, people from afar and many dogs of course. It’s a great place to rediscover your love of nature whether you’re having a quiet stroll with family and friends or a leisurely Sunday cycle ride.
The reserve has also won the prestigious Green Flag Award thanks to the successful conservation and educational work that goes on in the reserve. This recognition highlights the site’s commitment to maintaining high environmental standards and providing a welcoming space for all visitors."

It is also a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).

Source; transpenninetrail.org.uk/pickerings-pasture-a-nature-reserve-with-a-rich-history-and-stunning-wildlife

Tip by

2.77 km

View of the Mersey Estuary from Pickerings Pasture

Highlight • Natural Monument

Green Flag Award winning Local Nature Reserve with acres of wild flower meadows and a fabulous view across the upper Mersey estuary. It is a peaceful place to enjoy picnics and watch the abundant wildlife.

Surfaced paths lead along the waterfront making it suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

The Friends of Pickerings Pasture meet every other month at the visitor centre, to plan voluntary work on Pickerings and Hale Duck Decoy. Every month there is a project morning. If you are interested in volunteering, you can find out more details on their website.

Tip by

2.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.40 km

863 m