Getting here
53.56191, -2.57938
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Great Tit +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Great Tit +62 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Beech, Common Nettle, Hogweed +16 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Holly, Himalayan Balsam, Beech +146 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Holly, Himalayan Balsam, Beech +146 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, 14-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +35 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, 14-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug +35 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
GM Ringway Stage 14Walking route21.9 km
GM Ringway Stage 14 - Bromley Cross to Blackrod
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km
GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan
Wigan WayWalking route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km
GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Greater Manchester Route 80Cycling route
N/ACycling route1.5 km
N/ACycling route39 m
N/ACycling route152 m
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