Paddington Meadows

One of the few remaining water meadows, Paddington Meadows also contains some of the oldest examples of hawthorn hedge boundaries in Cheshire.  Paddington Meadows is part of the New Cut Trail [hyperlink New Cut heritage and ecology trail | warrington.gov.uk] and provides a clear stepping stone to the internationally important Woolston Eyes which is directly across the River Mersey. The fields were gifted to Warrington Council in 1995 on the condition that they were managed as a nature reserve. 

Wildlife is abundant with lapwings, skylark, meadow pipit, cettis warbler, kestrel to mammals such as fox and even the occasional otter and seal is spotted in the River Mersey. As well as the butterflies, moths and other insects flitting around the mosaic of beautiful native wildflowers on the different meadows.

Enjoy the quiet walks around the footpaths throughout the site, ideal for dog walking families and perhaps stop for a picnic on one of the historic grassland meadows. 

The site has an active Friends group New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail Group with monthly birding group and regular heritage events [hyperlink new cut trail – The official website for the New Cut Heritage & Ecology Trail Group]

Useful info 

Located just off the A57, Paddington Meadows is accessible by the Number 3 bus which stops at the top of Larkfield Avenue on Manchester Road. 

Entrance is by Larkfield Avenue, Warrington WA1 3NE

Opening times 

Paddington Meadows can be accessed 24 hours a day. 

The site has no facilities, however it is close to local services and shops. Located just off the A57, Paddington Meadows is accessible by the Number 3 bus which stops at the top of Larkfield Avenue on Manchester Road. 

Paddington Meadows can be accessed 24 hours a day. 

Paddington Bank, Kingsway North WA1 3NE (Also accessible via Larkfield Avenue)