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Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall

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📷 Gethin Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.19711, -2.28005

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +119 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +119 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Messuage Lane Nature WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cheshire Ring Canal WalkWalking route
Named route
South Cheshire Market Towns TrailWalking route67 km
Named routeLength 67 kmRegional walking route
Dane Valley WayWalking route66 km

Buxton to Northwich

Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Priesty TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

72 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 573Cycling route
Named routeRef 573National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Driveway to Swettenham Hall

📷 Gethin Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Driveway to Swettenham Hall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Jodrell Bank ArboretumUrban park4.9 km→🏞️BRERETON HEATHCountry park2.2 km→🌱Brereton Heath Nature ReserveUrban park2.2 km→🦉BRERETON HEATHNature reserve2.3 km→🌱Dicklow CobUrban park3 km→🌱Rhead’s MeadowUrban park3.6 km→

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