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BIDDULPH VALLEY WAY (WHITEMOOR)

4 ha

📷 Brian Deegan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

53.14256, -2.17247

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 55

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
Newcastle WayWalking route40 km

Market Drayton to Mow Cop

Named routeLength 40 kmRegional walking route
Gritstone Trail (Rushton Spencer - Kidsgrove)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Gritstone Trail (River Dane - Rushton Spencer)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nathan's Meadowpublic footpath · 31 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 31 mPath type: residential
Biddulph Streetpublic footpath · 65 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 65 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

51 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 573Cycling route
Named routeRef 573National Cycle Network
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route184 m
Named routeRef 573Length 184 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route114 m
Named routeRef 55Length 114 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route257 m
Named routeRef 55Length 257 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mill Lanebridleway · 8 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 8 mSurface gravelPath type: unclassified
Castle Inn Roadbridleway · 89 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 89 mSurface gravelPath type: unclassified
Mill Lanebridleway · 242 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 242 mSurface compactedPath type: unclassified
Castle Inn Roadbridleway · 62 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 62 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

About this nature reserve

Biddulph Valley Way (Whitemoor) is a Local Nature Reserve of 4 hectares in Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands. The area is characterized by a riverside path through meadows and woodlands, attracting butterflies and a range of bird species.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Biddulph Valley Way Path

📷 Brian Deegan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Biddulph Valley Way Path

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Biddulph Grange GardensUrban park1.6 km→✦BIDDULPH GRANGEHistoric site1.9 km→🏞️ASTBURY MERECountry park4.3 km→🌱Biddulph Grange Country ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Congleton ParkUrban park3.6 km→🏞️BIDDULPH GRANGECountry park2 km→

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