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Port Sunlight River Park

Wirral, UK

Port Sunlight River Park with wildflower meadows, walking trail, and reclaimed landscape overlooking Liverpool waterfront.

The dramatic transformation of a closed landfill site into a 30-hectare wildlife haven and community park. The 37m high Port Sunlight River Park offers unrivalled views across the Mersey and Wirral Estuary and nearly 3 miles of winding footpaths.

Port Sunlight River Park with wildflower meadows, walking trail, and reclaimed landscape overlooking Liverpool waterfront.
Bumblebee on Buddleia flower at Port Sunlight River Park, supporting pollinators through biodiverse landscape planting.
Bumblebee on Buddleia flower at Port Sunlight River Park, supporting pollinators through biodiverse landscape planting.
Port Sunlight River Park footpath through restored grassland, promoting active travel and ecological landscape regeneration.

Award

Year

RICS Award — Regeneration, Highly Commended

2016

Business Green Leaders Awards: Ecosystem Project Year

2016

Landscape Institute Award - Highly Commended

2017

Port Sunlight River Park wetland habitat with native planting and restored ecology for biodiversity and sustainable landscape design.
Port Sunlight River Park woodland trail with cyclist, promoting active travel through green infrastructure and naturalistic landscape design.

Project details

Title

Port Sunlight River Park

Client

The Land Trust

Status

Complete

Photography

Giles Rocholl/Gillespies

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