Who we are
We are Rimrose Valley Friends; a charity formed to promote, protect and preserve Rimrose Valley Country Park here in South Sefton, Merseyside. Originally formed by local residents in 2015, we became a registered charity in 2017. Our trustees and team of volunteers are embedded in the surrounding communities – we all live and work here! We have a shared passion for this amazing space, its stunning wildlife and its ability to improve people’s health and wellbeing.
What we do
We deliver a wide range of events, activities and projects, all outdoors on Rimrose Valley, to enhance the parkland and benefit individuals and communities alike. We connect people to the great outdoors and everything it has to offer. We work with community groups and statutory bodies such as Sefton Council and Merseyside Police, fostering links, improving community cohesion and delivering projects with other interested groups from South Sefton and beyond.
Our mission
About Rimrose Valley
Rimrose Valley Country Park is an amazing piece of countryside in what is otherwise a heavily built-up part of South Sefton. It sits alongside a section of the historic Leeds-Liverpool canal among the surrounding communities and is within walking distance for around 90,000 people.
Unlike more traditional Victorian parks, there are no grand entrances, flower beds or bandstands. Instead, there is open, wild and semi-wild land, which has become home to countless species of plants and animals.
A place for...
nature
health & wellbeing
communities
A place for nature
86 different species of birds (and counting!) have been spotted from herons, kingfishers, barn and tawny owls, kestrels, buzzards and peregrine falcons! Other wildlife includes bats, water voles and even roe deer! Check out our galleries for examples of some of the wildlife you can expect to see on the park.
A place for nature
86 different species of birds (and counting!) have been spotted from herons, kingfishers, barn and tawny owls, kestrels, buzzards and peregrine falcons! Other wildlife includes bats, water voles and even roe deer! Check out our galleries for examples of some of the wildlife you can expect to see on the park.
Plan your adventure!
Rimrose Valley has so much to offer! Wetlands, leafy trails, woodland to explore, wildflower meadows, a nature reserve, wide open spaces, or even a walk along the adjoining Leeds-Liverpool canal. All of it teeming with wildlife. It is also home to a public running track which is free for everyone to use, 365 days a year and the park’s paths and trails are popular with cyclists, runners and ramblers alike! Bring a blanket and picnic in the fields or stop at the tables and benches. Kick a football, fly a kite, or simply sit back and enjoy everything nature has to offer.
Our interactive map not only shows you where the park is located, it also contains various pieces of useful information including entrances, car parks and some of the more establish paths along Rimrose and their typical terrain. But remember, Rimrose can become wet! Like much of the surrounding area, it has a high water table, so don’t forget to pack your wellies especially if you visit in autumn and winter!
Disclaimer: The zones on the map do not mean that every area of the park is publicly accessible at every time of the year. Colour zones are based on maps supplied by the police and emergency services. Click HERE to view (see 2nd page of PDF).
Getting here
If you’re not from the area, finding Rimrose Valley for the first time can be a little tricky! Parking is also limited so putting a little thought into your trip will help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
We’re BIG fans of keeping things green, so if you’re travelling from further afield, why not come on your bike, catch the train or take the bus and begin your adventure from the nearest entrance?
For people with mobility issues, we’re currently working with Green Sefton to define the most suitable routes so that you can access and get around the park safely and enjoy your time. We’ll be updating the map as soon as it’s ready.
Closest train stations:
Seaforth & Litherland
Waterloo
Bus Services:
(List being updated)