Philips Park, Whitefield
20.04.2026
We’re pleased to share that all of the North loop trail improvement works are now complete and the trails are open again to enjoy!
A huge thank you to contractors at Dirt Factory for all their hard work, and thanks also to the NCA team at Philips Park and Bury Council for their help delivering these improvements.
Here’s to many years of fun, adventure and enjoyment on the new trails 🚵🏼☀️🚵🏼
01.04.2026
There’s great progress being made on the North Loop trails at Philips Park, thanks to the hard work of the Dirt Factory team, all aimed at improving the experience for riders.
While improvements are underway, some sections will be temporarily closed. Thanks for your patience—updates will follow as work progresses, and we’ll let you know when everything is open again.
21.03.2026
The team from Dirt Factory are making great progress on improvements to the mountain bike trails at Philips Park, helping to create a better and more enjoyable riding experience for everyone.
While work is ongoing, some sections of the route will be temporarily closed, so please plan your visit accordingly. We’ll keep you updated and let you know as soon as the trails are fully open again—watch this space for the latest updates! 🚵♂️
16.03.2026
Just a reminder that the bike trail improvements at Philips Park are taking place. If you’re visiting, please be aware that parts of the site may be temporarily closed while contractors are on site.
We’re really looking forward to visiting again once the works have been completed. We’ll keep you posted on progress here, so do check back for updates!
04.03.2026
Good news…Bike trail improvements will be starting on the North loop next week. The proposals can be seen on the image below. If you need a larger image, please click here: Philips Park North Trail Proposals
Please note that parts of the site may be temporarily closed during this time. Contractors and vehicles will also be on site, so please do take care if you visit the park.
Works are expected to last until 10th April 2026, weather permitting. If you have any queries about the works, please email [email protected]
01.06.2024
We’re still busy looking at funding options and applying for grants to help move this project forward. This process can take some time, and we’d like to thank you all for your patience as we do this. As soon as we have more news, we’ll update you! 🙂
01.11.2023
Thank you to everyone for sharing their ideas! The next step is for us to look at the consultation feedback, and consider the funding options. Looking for funding can take some time. We’ll be working on this over the coming months, and we’ll more share details with you when we can 🙂
29.09.2023
The Philips Park Mountain Bike Trail Improvements Survey closes tomorrow, 30th September, 2023!
A copy of the draft masterplan for improvements is below, and if you need a larger image then please click here: Philips Park masterplan v1
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete but your feedback is really valuable. Thank you to everyone who has responded so far 🙂
12.09.2023
You have until 30th September 2023 to respond to the Philips Park Mountain Bike Trail Improvements Survey
We’ve had some great suggestions and really useful feedback already, but please do share your thoughts before the close date if you can. A copy of the draft masterplan for improvements is below, and if you need a larger image then please click here: Philips Park masterplan v1
It’s an exciting project, and we love hearing from users and visitors – thanks to everyone who has responded so far 🙂
06.09.2023
Reminder…the survey for Philips Park is still open!
You can let us have your thoughts and ideas by clicking here: Philips Park Mountain Bike Trail Improvements Survey
The draft masterplan for improvements is below, and if you need a larger image then please click here: Philips Park masterplan v1
11.08.2023
Thank you to everyone who has already responded to the survey 🙂
If you haven’t had chance yet, don’t worry – the link is still open, and we’d love to get your feedback.
You can let us have your thoughts and ideas by clicking here: Philips Park Mountain Bike Trail Improvements Survey
The draft masterplan for improvements is below, and if you need a larger image then please click here: : Philips Park masterplan v1
01.08.2023
It’s been a little while since our last update, but we’re now in a position to share some exciting plans for upgrading the mountain bike trails around the park.
The plans aren’t finalised, these are just some first thoughts, and the team would love to know what cyclists, visitors, and local residents think of the changes before the project moves forward. They’d also like to know if users have any other suggestions and ideas for the trails too. You can let us have your feedback by clicking here: Philips Park Mountain Bike Trail Improvements Survey
The draft masterplan for improvements is below, and if you need a larger image then please click here: : Philips Park masterplan v1
The project is dependant upon successful fundraising, and is expected to take place over several years, but your feedback will help make sure that we get the design right for you.
Thank you for your time, and we’ll be back in touch with another update soon!
28.11.2022
We’re delighted to be working alongside the Nationwide Cycling Academy , Bury Council, The Friends of Philips Park and Lancashire Wildlife Trust on plans to improve Philips Park in Whitefield, Bury.
In 2023, the group will share a masterplan of improvements that will outline some of the physical changes that could be made across the site. However, before anything is finalised, the local community and park users will get the opportunity to feedback about the plan, and share their own ideas for improvements too.
This is a long term project, and we’re excited to be working alongside a team that have already achieved great things locally. We’ll update you again, as soon as we have more details!
