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The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Hoof Fungus, Common Puffball +89 more · last seen 2025

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Common Darter, Black Darter, Downy Emerald +187 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Norley Wildflower Memorial WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Delamere WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Sandstone TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Baker WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Whitegate WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Route 551Cycling route
Named routeRef 551National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Fruits of the ForestCycling route
Named routeRef Fruits of the ForestLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hunger Hill TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef BlueDelamere
Whitemoor TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef WhiteDelamere
Delamere Blue Cycle TrailMountain bike route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

20 photos from nearby open sources

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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