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Bankswood Park

7 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

53.45887, -1.96608

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Robin +59 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Robin +59 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

playground; Urban park — family destination

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Cycling

Good match

Varies

Named cycling route nearby: Trans Pennine Trail

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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11 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tameside Trail (West - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Tameside Trail (East - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Edale to Crowden)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Charlesworth alternative route)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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38 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans-Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef TPTRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Longdendale TrailCycling route▾
Named route
Stalybridge & Diggle Loop LineCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
Tame Valley LoopMountain bike route29 km▾
Named routeRef AdvancedLength 29 kmLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Hadfield, Bankswood Park

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hadfield, Bankswood Park

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Facilities

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Parking

Longdendale Trail Car Park · Free · 266m

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Playground

14m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

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